Emergency services were called to Waverley Road at around 9.15am on Friday, January 9, after a 36-year-old was found injured.
His condition is currently unknown.
Two fire engines were spotted at the scene, as well as two police vehicles and an ambulance.
A large number of cops, firefighters and paramedics from the trauma and special operations were also pictured at the scene
Police closed off the road and adjacent footpath at Durrockstock Road, and the public was urged to avoid the area.
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A source told The Gazette that the presence of emergency services was believed to be in relation to a man sustaining a workplace injury.
Back in April of last year, we reported on dilapidated housing that was being demolished on Waverly Road.
Caskie was carrying out the demolition of 10 blocks on the route, with a further two due to be knocked down once they were fully owned by the local authority.
The area is one of those covered by the housing-led renewal and regeneration programme – an investment aimed at delivering modern, high quality, energy-efficient and affordable council housing in Renfrewshire.
Caskie was approached for comment. It is however unclear if today’s incident is in relation to the same demolition.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 9.16am on Friday, 9 January, to support emergency service partners on Waverley Street in Paisley.
“Operations Control mobilised two fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the scene.
“Crews left the area at 10.37am after ensuring the area was safe.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “Officers and emergency services were called to a demolition site on Waverley Road in Paisley on Friday, 9 January, 2026 after a man was injured.
“The 36-year-old was taken to hospital where hospital staff describe his condition as critical.
“An investigation into the circumstances remains ongoing and the Health and Safety Executive have been informed.
“A cordon remains in place and the public should avoid the area.”
A spokesperson for the Scottish Ambulance Service said: “We received a call today to attend an incident on Waverley Road in Paisley.
“We dispatched one ambulance, our trauma team and our special operations team to the scene.
“We transported one male patient in his 40s to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.”