UPDATE: Great Western Road has now reopened, Glasgow City Council has confirmed.

A MAN has died after being hit by a bus in Glasgow earlier this morning.

We previously reported that officers raced to Great Western Road in the city's West End at around 7.30am on Saturday, January 27, after being made aware of the horror crash.

The incident, which involved a bus and a pedestrian, took place near the junction with Horselethill Road.

Tragically, the pedestrian, a 65-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been made aware.

Cops say Great Western Road remains closed between Byres Road and Cleveden Road while investigations are carried out.

It is expected to remain closed for the next couple of hours.

Officers are also appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Road Policing Sergeant Nick Twigg said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died. Our officers will continue to support them as enquiries progress.

“We’ve already spoken to a number of witnesses but I’d appeal to anyone who saw what happened, and hasn’t already been in contact with police, to please get in touch.

“Likewise, if you have any footage of the area at the time, perhaps dashcam or private CCTV, please review this and bring anything of significance to our attention.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0766 of January 27.