Five taken to hospital after bus crashes into block of flats

Emergency crews remain at the scene (Picture: Paisley Daily Express/Media Scotland)

Five people have been rushed to hospital for treatment after a bus crashed into a block of flats in Paisley this afternoon.

Police, paramedics and firefighters scrambled to Hamilton Court, Calside, at around 12.20pm after a McGills bus crashed into the high rise flats.

Emergency crews remain at the scene.

Officers have cordoned the area off and a number of roads are closed including Calside Avenue, Polsons Crescent, Craw Road and Alexandra Gate.

The force is asking motorists to avoid the area.

It is not yet known how the bus crashed however pictures from the scene show the vehicle wedged against the wall at the foot of Hamilton Court.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: ‘Five people have been taken to hospital for treatment and enquiries are ongoing.

‘A number of road closures are in place including Calside Avenue, Polsons Crescent, Craw Road and Alexandra Gate. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.’

A spokesperson for McGill’s Buses said: ‘This is a live incident and McGill’s personnel are in attendance to establish the detail of the crash. We cannot comment further at this stage.’

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and Scottish Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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