Glasgow pensioner killed in east end ambulance crash
It happened on London Road on Sunday morning
Last updated 25th Sep 2023
A pensioner being carried in ambulance has died following a crash in the east end of Glasgow at the weekend,
The emergency vehicle was involved in a collision with a taxi on London Road at the junction with Arcadia Street at around 10.25am on Sunday 24th September.
A 71-year-old woman, who was travelling in the ambulance, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 38-year-old male paramedic was injured in the collision and was taken to the Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment.
The female paramedic driving the ambulance and the male driver of the taxi did not require hospital treatment
Appeal for witnesses
Sergeant Andrew Coutts from Police Scotland’s Road Policing Unit West Command said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the lady who died and extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
“The incident took place at a busy junction and I am appealing to anyone who was on London Road or Arcadia Street around 10.25am on Sunday morning, particularly those with dash-cam footage, to please come forward.
“Anyone with information can contact Police Scotland via 101, quoting incident number 1101 of Sunday, 24 September, 2023.”