Emergency services are currently dealing with a 'major' incident near Glasgow city centre.
The incident has taken place at the junction of St Vincent Street and Newton Street.
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Glasgow City Council's traffic management department (TRAFFCOM) said that police have closed several roads in order to deal with the incident.
Police confirmed to The Herald that they received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian around 7.40pm on Thursday.
Officers are currently in attendance at a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on St Vincent Street, Glasgow which was reported around 7.40pm.
— Greater Glasgow Police (@GreaterGlasgPol) February 2, 2023
Emergency services are in attendance and a number of road closures are in place. pic.twitter.com/NxciImEMN5
Road users are being advised to avoid the area if possible.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on St Vincent Street, Glasgow, around 7.40pm on Thursday, 2 February, 2023.
“Emergency services are currently in attendance and a number of road closures are in place.”
The following roads are currently closed off to vehicles:
- St Vincent Street(Eastbound) between Elderslie Street and Elmbank Street.
- St Vincent Street(Westbound) between Elmbank Street and Elderslie Street.
- Newton Street(Southbound) between Bath Street and St Vincent Street.
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