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| Bin lorry deaths: Three family members killed in Glasgow | |
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| Three of the six victims of the Glasgow bin lorry crash were members of the same family, BBC Scotland understands. | Three of the six victims of the Glasgow bin lorry crash were members of the same family, BBC Scotland understands. |
| Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and their 18-year-old granddaughter Erin McQuade were among the dead. | Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and their 18-year-old granddaughter Erin McQuade were among the dead. |
| Mr and Mrs Sweeney were from Dumbarton. Their granddaughter worked for Cameron House Hotel Resort, near Loch Lomond. | Mr and Mrs Sweeney were from Dumbarton. Their granddaughter worked for Cameron House Hotel Resort, near Loch Lomond. |
| Police have confirmed that those who died included five females and one male and said 10 others, including the driver, were injured. | Police have confirmed that those who died included five females and one male and said 10 others, including the driver, were injured. |
| It is believed Mr Sweeney had previously lived in Ontario, in the east of Canada, where he was president of Bramalea Celtic supporters club. | It is believed Mr Sweeney had previously lived in Ontario, in the east of Canada, where he was president of Bramalea Celtic supporters club. |
| A statement posted on the Bramalea Celtic supporters club Facebook page said: "It is with great shock and sadness we share with you our friend and past president Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and granddaughter Erin were victims of today's tragedy in Glasgow. | A statement posted on the Bramalea Celtic supporters club Facebook page said: "It is with great shock and sadness we share with you our friend and past president Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and granddaughter Erin were victims of today's tragedy in Glasgow. |
| Minute silence | |
| "Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the Sweeney family." | "Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the Sweeney family." |
| Celtic FC said it would hold a minute's silence in memory of the dead before Saturday's home game against Ross County. | Celtic FC said it would hold a minute's silence in memory of the dead before Saturday's home game against Ross County. |
| Mr Sweeney and his wife Lorraine are understood to be an elderly couple. | Mr Sweeney and his wife Lorraine are understood to be an elderly couple. |
| Their granddaughter Erin worked at Cameron House, which said in a statement: "Cameron House Hotel and Resort are saddened to hear we have lost one of our brightest and dedicated members of housekeeping staff, Erin McQuade. | Their granddaughter Erin worked at Cameron House, which said in a statement: "Cameron House Hotel and Resort are saddened to hear we have lost one of our brightest and dedicated members of housekeeping staff, Erin McQuade. |
| "We want to offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Erin and to all those who have been affected by the tragic events at George Square yesterday." | "We want to offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Erin and to all those who have been affected by the tragic events at George Square yesterday." |
| Of the 10 casualties, four have since been discharged, while six others remain in hospital. Two casualties are in an intensive therapy unit. | Of the 10 casualties, four have since been discharged, while six others remain in hospital. Two casualties are in an intensive therapy unit. |
| The bodies of the victims were removed from the scene overnight in a fleet of private ambulances. | The bodies of the victims were removed from the scene overnight in a fleet of private ambulances. |
| An investigation is continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash. Police said they hoped to re-open George Square later on Tuesday. | An investigation is continuing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the crash. Police said they hoped to re-open George Square later on Tuesday. |
| Book of condolence | |
| Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson said the plan was to have the square, which hosts the city's Christmas Festival, fully operational on Wednesday. | Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson said the plan was to have the square, which hosts the city's Christmas Festival, fully operational on Wednesday. |
| The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near to where the crash happened. | The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near to where the crash happened. |
| Mr Matheson, Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon all spoke near the scene on Tuesday morning where hundreds of floral tributes have been placed. | Mr Matheson, Lord Provost Sadie Docherty and First Minister Nicola Sturgeon all spoke near the scene on Tuesday morning where hundreds of floral tributes have been placed. |
| Ms Sturgeon said: "Glasgow this morning is a broken-hearted city. 2014 has been such an incredible year for this wonderful city, the Commonwealth Games were such an outstanding success, but it is a year that has been bookended by two unimaginable tragedies, the Clutha at the end of last year and now this awful tragedy that unfolded here yesterday. | Ms Sturgeon said: "Glasgow this morning is a broken-hearted city. 2014 has been such an incredible year for this wonderful city, the Commonwealth Games were such an outstanding success, but it is a year that has been bookended by two unimaginable tragedies, the Clutha at the end of last year and now this awful tragedy that unfolded here yesterday. |
| "But Glasgow is a resilient city, we saw last year and we have seen again in the last 24 hours the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and this city will pull together to support those who have been affected, not just in the days ahead but in the weeks and months to come. | "But Glasgow is a resilient city, we saw last year and we have seen again in the last 24 hours the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and this city will pull together to support those who have been affected, not just in the days ahead but in the weeks and months to come. |
| "We are reminded today of that spirit of Glasgow, this is a city I am so deeply proud to call my home and I know I will be one of many whose thoughts and prayers particularly over the Christmas period are with all those who have been so tragically affected by what happened yesterday." | "We are reminded today of that spirit of Glasgow, this is a city I am so deeply proud to call my home and I know I will be one of many whose thoughts and prayers particularly over the Christmas period are with all those who have been so tragically affected by what happened yesterday." |
| The first minister said that "like everyone else" she wanted to know what had caused "this dreadful incident" and stressed that police were "absolutely focused on completing that investigation as quickly as possible and giving people the answers they seek". | The first minister said that "like everyone else" she wanted to know what had caused "this dreadful incident" and stressed that police were "absolutely focused on completing that investigation as quickly as possible and giving people the answers they seek". |
| Church service | Church service |
| Earlier, Ms Sturgeon said flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings out of respect. | Earlier, Ms Sturgeon said flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings out of respect. |
| On Tuesday morning, a service of remembrance for victims of the crash was held at the Church of Scotland's St George's Tron Church, located yards from the crash scene. | On Tuesday morning, a service of remembrance for victims of the crash was held at the Church of Scotland's St George's Tron Church, located yards from the crash scene. |
| Presbytery Clerk and former Moderator Very Rev Bill Hewitt told the service that "we feel for the pain of others in this city". | Presbytery Clerk and former Moderator Very Rev Bill Hewitt told the service that "we feel for the pain of others in this city". |
| He added: "We understand something of the burden carried the hearts by those who have lost loved ones, who are concerned for those in hospital, for emergency workers who have been on the frontline in meeting human need and offering themselves." | He added: "We understand something of the burden carried the hearts by those who have lost loved ones, who are concerned for those in hospital, for emergency workers who have been on the frontline in meeting human need and offering themselves." |
| Roman Catholic Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday. | Roman Catholic Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday. |
| Royal condolences | |
| The Queen has sent a message of condolence. | |
| She said: "Prince Philip and I were saddened by the news of the tragic accident in Glasgow yesterday. | |
| "Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those who have been injured. | |
| "This sad event is made even more difficult as it comes at Christmas time. I send my condolences to all the people of Glasgow." | |
| Police Scotland is expected to release details of the victims once formal identification has taken place. | Police Scotland is expected to release details of the victims once formal identification has taken place. |
| The force said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash and said it was still carrying out investigations at the scene. | The force said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash and said it was still carrying out investigations at the scene. |
| It is known that the lorry struck a pedestrian outside the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma), then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others. | It is known that the lorry struck a pedestrian outside the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma), then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others. |
| The lorry, operated by the city council, flattened street signs as it travelled along Queen Street and the side of George Square. | The lorry, operated by the city council, flattened street signs as it travelled along Queen Street and the side of George Square. |
| It finally crashed into the Millennium Hotel, beside the entrance to Queen Street station in George Square at 14:30 on Monday. | It finally crashed into the Millennium Hotel, beside the entrance to Queen Street station in George Square at 14:30 on Monday. |
| Eyewitnesses said the lorry driver had been "slumped over his wheel". | Eyewitnesses said the lorry driver had been "slumped over his wheel". |
| Glasgow City Council confirmed that three employees were in the lorry before the crash. | Glasgow City Council confirmed that three employees were in the lorry before the crash. |
| George Ieronymdis, owner of the Elia Greek Restaurant on George Square, said he had been told that some of the bin lorry's crew were seen jumping from the vehicle and holding their heads in their hands, looking devastated. | George Ieronymdis, owner of the Elia Greek Restaurant on George Square, said he had been told that some of the bin lorry's crew were seen jumping from the vehicle and holding their heads in their hands, looking devastated. |
| Police Scotland have asked for anyone with photographs, videos or any type of mobile footage of the incident to contact them, using a dedicated email address. | Police Scotland have asked for anyone with photographs, videos or any type of mobile footage of the incident to contact them, using a dedicated email address. |
| A spokesman for the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators said that vehicles, even large ones, can carry on for a considerable distance if there is an "unintended acceleration", which could be caused by a driver falling ill. | A spokesman for the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators said that vehicles, even large ones, can carry on for a considerable distance if there is an "unintended acceleration", which could be caused by a driver falling ill. |
| "Without speculating on this incident, there might be a number of causes for a vehicle to travel a considerable distance," he said. | "Without speculating on this incident, there might be a number of causes for a vehicle to travel a considerable distance," he said. |