Man charged following Glasgow bus bridge crash

May 25, 2023

A man has been charged following a bus crash in Glasgow that saw the double-decker's roof torn off.

Police Scotland said the 48-year-old was charged with a road traffic offence.

A total of 10 people were taken to hospital after the vehicle crashed into a railway bridge in the city's Cook Street on Sunday morning. A child was among those injured.

A number of others were treated at the scene by paramedics and train services between Glasgow Central and Paisley Gilmour Street were also affected by the incident.

An investigation into the crash was launched.

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On Wednesday night, a police spokesperson said: "A 48-year-old man has been charged with a road traffic offence following a crash in Glasgow."

They added: "A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the man is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date."

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