EMERGENCY Services have rushed to a Scottish football stadium after an accident outside the grounds.
A large blue light presence descended on Palmerston Park in Dumfries, home to Queen of the South, after their game against Dundee United.
It's understood a male motorist had a medical incident while driving, lost control of their vehicle and hit a couple of supporters before crashing into another car.
Spectators are said to have been taken to hospital with minor injuries, which are not thought to be life-threatening.
The condition of the driver is not known.
Pictures from the scene show a number of ambulances and police cars at the stadium.
The Dundee United team doctor, Stephen Galbraith, is understood to have been one of the first helpers at the scene.
First aiders from the stadium can be seen helping paramedics amid the incident.
And event staff were in attendance providing support.
An onlooker said: "I heard screams of help and police just after it happened.
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"It's understood a car may have run out of control and hit some people before hitting another vehicle.
"It's believed club officials raced to the scene with paramedics and security staff.
"Some paramedics already at Palmerston for the game got there quickly before police and other ambulance staff arrived."
Queen of the South won 4-3 on penalities after a two all draw with Dundee United in the third round of the Scottish Cup today.
Police Scotland and the Scottish Ambulance Service have been approached for comment.
A statement issued by Queen of the South said: "Everyone at the club is devastated with respect to the incident that took place in the Arena car park immediately following the end of today's match with Dundee United.
"Our thoughts are very much with those involved.
"We would like to thank everyone who helped, including the emergency services, stewards, personnel from both clubs and those supporters who stepped up to help.
"Thank you all.
"Situations like this certainly put football into perspective."
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A Dundee United Spokesperson said: "The thoughts of everyone at DUFC are with those involved in an incident following this afternoon's Scottish Cup tie.
"Alongside Queen of the South, we'd like to thank the emergency services and our Club Doctor Stephen Galbraith for their prompt response."
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