The body which represents 98% of all police officers in Scotland has issued a statement following a serious crash involving a police vehicle on the M8.
The crash, which took place near to junction 13 (Provan) on Wednesday afternoon, involved 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.
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.
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A 38-year-old police officer and a 31-year-old man have both been discharged from hospital following treatment.
In reference to the two officers who were injured in the crash, David Kennedy, General Secretary of The Scottish Police Federation said: “Our thoughts and hopes go out to our injured colleagues, their families and friends.
"Whilst occurrences of this nature are mercifully rare, what this does, is highlight the situations and the risks that police officers across Scotland take every day in keeping our communities safe.
The Scottish Police Federation has over 16,500 members across the Police Service and represents all police officers in the ranks of constable, sergeant, inspector and chief inspector, police cadets and special constables.
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