London – Police in Scotland said a number of people were killed and injured Monday when a garbage truck crashed into a group of pedestrians in downtown Glasgow.
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Superintendent Stewart Carle of Police Scotland said the truck hit a number of pedestrians as it veered out of control along a crowded road in the city center.
He said the incident was “a road traffic accident, nothing more sinister.”
“For now it does not look to be a criminal or deliberate act that has taken place here this afternoon, but we need to have time to investigate it,” he said, adding that the truck driver is being treated in a nearby hospital.
Carle said he couldn’t confirm how many fatalities there had been because it “was over a number of sites.” However, he said “at least” seven people had been seriously injured and warned that number may rise.
Onlookers suggested the driver became ill and lost control of the vehicle, but officials did not confirm this. The crash happened when the streets were thronged with Christmas shoppers.
Police said the incident happened in mid-afternoon near George Square in the central part of the city. The truck hit the side of the Millennium Hotel.
Roads surrounding the site have been closed. At least six ambulances were on the scene and dozens of police and fire vehicles responded.
Prime Minister David Cameron said his thoughts and prayers are with the victims.
