A passenger is fighting for his life after a crash following a police chase.

The smash happened on Edinburgh Road near Swinton Road in Glasgow at 1.30am on Monday.

It came shortly after a police chase which involved the Vauxhall Meriva.

A 20-year-old man, who was a passenger, is fighting for his life, while a woman, 27, suffered serious injuries.

The man driving the car, also aged 20, ran off after the crash after being seriously injured before he was caught by police.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "A 20-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where hospital staff describe his condition as critical.

"A 27-year-old passenger was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where hospital staff describe her condition as stable.

"The driver of the car, a 20-year-old man, made off after the crash and was traced a short time later and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

"Hospital staff describe his condition as serious.

"A 20-year-old man has been arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences."

The incident has been referred to the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC).

The spokeswoman added: "Enquiries are continuing into the crash. No-one has been charged at this time.

"Before the crash took place, the vehicle had been pursued by police for a short distance, however this had been stood down before the crash.

"As is normal practice in these circumstances, Police Scotland has referred this matter to the PIRC."