Three in critical condition after horror bus smash

● Driver one of 17 still in hospital after crash near tunnel

Seventeen people remain in hospital after a horror bus crash on the approaches to Glasgow’s Clyde tunnel.

Police Scotland said a total of 29 passengers were taken to hospital for treatment and 12 have since been released since the 7pm crash on Sunday.

The condition of three people, including one the driver of the First bus, has been described as “serious but stable”.

Police closed the road while an investigation was carried out. It later re-opened at 5.15am yesterday.

Inspector Darren Faulds of Police Scotland said: “After officers arrived at the scene, they spoke to 28 passengers and the driver of the bus.

“Our investigation is continuing today into the cause of the crash.”

The crash happened on a slip road to the Clyde Tunnel in the west end of Glasgow when the single decker First Bus overturned on the A739 slip road.

Firefighters and ambulance workers also attended the scene.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “Operations Control mobilised a number of fire engines to the A814 slip-road, near the Clyde Tunnel, Glasgow.”

Police investigations into the cause of the crash are continuing.

Inspector Faulds added: “The bus involved will be fully examined and officers are gathering and studying CCTV footage from the area to assist with their enquiry.”

Eyewitnesses described a “horrific” scene as they frantically tried to help wounded passengers off the bus.

Speaking to BBC Scotland, former bus driver Sylvia Barr said it was “surreal,” adding: “I was a wee bit scared that the bus might fall on top of them, so I went up the embankment and opened the emergency exit.”

Andrew Jarvis, managing director for First Glasgow, paid tribute to the emergency services for their “swift response” to the incident.

He continued: “At the time of the incident, we had two members of staff on board; the driver of the bus and an off-duty driver making his way home.

“Unfortunately, both sustained serious injuries. The driver of the bus is, however, now in a serious, but stable condition.

“Both sustained broken bones, cuts and bruises and will remain hospitalised due to their injuries.”

Mr Jarvis added: “Our thoughts remain with anyone injured in the accident and we hope for a speedy recovery.”