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Glasgow bin lorry crash: Several pedestrians feared dead after vehicle mounted pavement in city centre Glasgow bin lorry crash: Several pedestrians dead and others injured after vehicle mounts pavement in city centre
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Several pedestrians are feared dead after a bin lorry crashed into a group of people in Glasgow City centre. Several pedestrians are dead and at least seven others seriously injured after a bin lorry crashed into a group of people in Glasgow City centre.
The vehicle mounted the pavement at speed and hit the side of the Millennium Hotel in George Square at around 2:30pm, as pedestrians waited to cross the road outside Queen Street Station. The vehicle was travelling north on Queen Street at around 2:30pm, when it mounted the pavement and hit the side of the Millennium Hotel in George Square, where pedestrians were waiting to cross the road outside Queen Street Station.
The Daily Record reported that at least six people had died, but a spokesman for Police Scotland could not yet confirm whether there had been any fatalities. Police Scotland has confirmed that "a number" of have died and others were injured, but did not elaborate any further.
Emergency services, including as many as six ambulances, fire crews and the police are attending the scene. The Daily Record reported earlier that at least six people had had died.
Scottish Ambulance is advising the public to avoid the area if possible. Superintendent Stewart Carle of Police Scotland said that it appeared "at least" seven people had been seriously injured but warned that "that number may rise".
Mr Carle added that the driver of the bin lorry has also been taken to hospital and is receiving treatment, but would not comment on speculation that he or she had fallen ill at the wheel.
Attempting to reassure the public, Mr Carle told reporters at the scene that the incident was a road traffic accident, and "nothing more sinister".
"For now it does not look to be a criminal or deliberate act that has taken place here this afternoon, but we need to have time to investigate it," he said.
Emergency services, including as many as six ambulances, fire crews and the police are attending the scene, in an area which was packed with Christmas shoppers.
All roads surrounding the area are closed, and the public are advised to stay away from George Square, and make alternative travel arrangements.
We are attending a serious road incident at George Square in Glasgow, which occurred at 2.30pm. More updates to follow.We are attending a serious road incident at George Square in Glasgow, which occurred at 2.30pm. More updates to follow.
Eyewitnesses described bodies lying in the road after the incident, and have tweeted images of the scene. Those with concerns relating to the incident are asked to contact Police Scotland on its major incident hotline: 01786 289 070.
Eyewitnesses have described how bodies were lying in the road after the incident, and have tweeted images of the scene, as #GeorgeSquare trends on social media.
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Bin Lorry loses control at Queen Street Station @STVNews what happened? pic.twitter.com/He5FM9MTbgBin Lorry loses control at Queen Street Station @STVNews what happened? pic.twitter.com/He5FM9MTbg
Newsflash: Refuse truck crashes into Millenium Hotel in George Square in Glasgow. Will cause traffic probs. pic.twitter.com/qtq0psdxygNewsflash: Refuse truck crashes into Millenium Hotel in George Square in Glasgow. Will cause traffic probs. pic.twitter.com/qtq0psdxyg
just witnessed a bin lorry lose control and knock over 4 people and then crash in #Glasgow horrible scenes! pic.twitter.com/VwNr6KmVS5just witnessed a bin lorry lose control and knock over 4 people and then crash in #Glasgow horrible scenes! pic.twitter.com/VwNr6KmVS5
Roads surrounding George Square, in the city centre, are currently closed. A witness told Sky News that the whole of Queen Street has also been cordoned off. Witness Janey Godley told BBC News that people were "getting CPR on the ground" when she arrived in the square.
She added there was Christmas shopping was strewn across the street where emergency crews worked.
Reports suggested the lorry first struck pedestrians queuing at the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA), a short distance from George Square.
A spokesman at the venue said the museum had not been closed, but could not add any further details.
A message on its Twitter page read: "Due to an incident at George Square, access to GoMA restricted. Road closures in place. Our thoughts are with all those affected."
Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted that he was being briefed on the incident.
"My thoughts are with the families of those involved & the emergency services," he added.
First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon urged those in the city to notify loved ones of their safety.
My thoughts with everyone involved in dreadful #GeorgeSquare incident. If you are in city centre, please let your relatives know you are ok.
Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy tweeted: "There is a major incident in Glasgow's George Square. Multiple emergency services on the scene. Thoughts & prayers with everyone injured."Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy tweeted: "There is a major incident in Glasgow's George Square. Multiple emergency services on the scene. Thoughts & prayers with everyone injured."
Comedian Janey Godley tweeted: "Utter horrific carnage people on ground getting triage street poles smashed into pavement emergency services all over it. Labour leader Ed Miliband said: "Terrible news from Glasgow - my thoughts are with all those affected by this horrific accident."
"Local shop keeper says bin lorry and taxi involved & lorry mounted pavement." Additional reporting by PA
John Maclennan johnmaclennan tweeted: "Seeing injuries in Royal Exchange Square, bin lorry ran all the way up Queen Street."
The city is currently packed with shoppers in the run up to Christmas.
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