Overview
- The single-decker coach went up in flames on Clyde Gateway shortly after the Old Firm derby on Sunday, September 20, forcing passengers to evacuate as smoke billowed above the road.
- Emergency crews attended the scene, using two fire engines to extinguish the blaze and firefighters brought the incident under control while the roadway was temporarily disrupted.
- All passengers, including families and children, escaped with no injuries according to Police Scotland and witness reports.
- McLean's Coaches said initial information led them to suspect deliberate damage, they reported the matter to authorities, and the damaged vehicle has been recovered for a full inspection.
- The incident happened in the post-match crowding that follows high-profile derbies and could prompt tightened security or checks for hired coaches at future fixtures as police inquiries continue.