One person in critical condition after bus hits railway bridge
A 60-year-old man is in a critical condition after a bus took a wrong turn and crashed into a railway bridge.
4A First Bus, which was carrying 11 passengersTrapped under the bridge on Cook Street in Glasgow city center at around 18:00 on Saturday. As a result, a portion of the vehicle’s roof broke off.
Five other men and one woman were also taken to hospital for minor injuries and were later released. The remaining four were examined at the scene and the driver was not injured.
Police Scotland have launched an investigation into the collision and inquiries are ongoing.
In May last year, 10 people were taken to hospital after a bus crashed into the same railway bridge.
Roads around the bridge were closed at that time but reopened at about 00:30.
The road is one-way and the bridge, near the O2 Academy, is located immediately after a turn – although clearly marked for vehicles less than 3.8 meters (12.5 ft) away.
ScotRail closed several lines due to the accident but services resumed later in the evening.
First Bus launched its own investigation and said it was assisting police with inquiries.
Network Rail said a team inspected the bridge and found no structural damage – but rail passengers experienced “unnecessary delays”.
A spokesperson said: “This incident has caused significant disruption and cancellations to train services.
“Bridge attacks like this cost taxpayers millions of pounds every year and are entirely preventable.
“We urge drivers to always consider the height and size of their vehicles, including any load they may be carrying, and plan their routes carefully to avoid incidents that put our infrastructure at risk. Make a plan.”
