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Horror M8 Glasgow crash leaves cop fighting for life and other officer 'serious' with seven in hospital

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An on-duty police officer is fighting for his life in hospital with another in a 'serious' condition after a horror smash in Glasgow.The nightmare incident took place at around 1pm today (July 24) when three cars collided including a police car on the M8 near to junction 13 Provan on Wednesday, 24 July, 2024.A Mercedes A45 collided with an unmarked Volvo S90 police car and a Mercedes CLS, which were on the hard shoulder of the eastbound carriageway.Three occupants from the Mercedes A45 made off after the crash.

Following police enquiries, three men aged 27, 39, and 33 years have since been traced.Seven men, including two police officers, were taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Glasgow Royal Infirmary in relation to the crash.

Hospital staff describe the condition of a 48-year-old police officer, 43-year-old man, and a 39-year old man as critical.The condition of a 38-year-old police officer and a 33-year-old man are described as serious.

A further man is being treated for minor injuries.The 27-year-old man, who is also being treated for minor injuries has been arrested in connection with road traffic offences.

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