Five people injured after escalator malfunctions at train station

Five people have been left injured after a escalator malfunctioned at a Glasgow train station during the morning rush hour.

Emergency services were called to Argyle Street Station after receiving reports of the malfunction at around 9am on Wednesday.

Five people were left with minor injuries, with four of those requiring further hospital treatment.

The Office of Road and Rail have been notified of the incident amid an ongoing investigation.

A British Transport Police spokesperson said: “Officers received a report that an escalator had malfunctioned at Argyle station shortly after 9am on Wednesday morning.

“Five people were treated for minor injuries and four of those were taken to hospital. The Office of Road and Rail have been notified of the incident.”

Police Scotland and ScotRail have been contacted for comment.