A man has tragically died after his quad bike crashed into a headstone in a North Glasgow cemetery. 

Emergency services rushed to Lambhill Cemetery on Tresta Road following reports of a man on a quad bike colliding with a headstone at 6am on Sunday.

The 36-year-old man, understood to be from Cadder, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Glasgow Times: Lambhill Cemetery in GlasgowLambhill Cemetery in Glasgow

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Police Scotland has confirmed that an investigation was launched following the incident.

A force spokesperson said: “At 6am on Sunday, June 12, 2022, Police Scotland received a report of a collision between a quad bike and a structure within the cemetery on Tresta Road, Glasgow.

"The 36-year-old male rider of the vehicle sustained serious injuries and was transported by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

"Enquiries into the incident are ongoing."

Glasgow Times: Tresta Road entrance to Western Necropolis and Glasgow crematoriumTresta Road entrance to Western Necropolis and Glasgow crematorium

Glasgow City Council is responsible for the cemetery. It is understood that a headstone was damaged during the crash.

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A Glasgow City Council spokesperson said: “This is a police matter and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.”

The Scottish Ambulance Service was approached for comment.