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| Glasgow police investigate George Square fatal bin lorry crash | Glasgow police investigate George Square fatal bin lorry crash |
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| Police are carrying out investigations at the scene of a fatal bin lorry crash in Glasgow, which left six people dead. | Police are carrying out investigations at the scene of a fatal bin lorry crash in Glasgow, which left six people dead. |
| A further eight were injured on Monday as the apparently out-of-control lorry mounted the pavement in the busy city centre, before crashing into a hotel. | A further eight were injured on Monday as the apparently out-of-control lorry mounted the pavement in the busy city centre, before crashing into a hotel. |
| One eyewitness said the lorry driver, who was treated in hospital, had been "slumped over his wheel". | |
| Dozens of floral tributes have been placed near the scene, and prayers are due to be held at a church gathering. | Dozens of floral tributes have been placed near the scene, and prayers are due to be held at a church gathering. |
| Police Scotland said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash. | Police Scotland said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash. |
| First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings on Tuesday out of respect. | First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings on Tuesday out of respect. |
| She called the crash "absolutely heartbreaking", while city council leader Gordon Matheson described it as a "terrible tragedy". | She called the crash "absolutely heartbreaking", while city council leader Gordon Matheson described it as a "terrible tragedy". |
| "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected," he said. | "Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected," he said. |
| 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. |
| The first casualty is believed to have been a pedestrian struck by the bin lorry close to the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma) several hundred yards from where it eventually came to rest. | The first casualty is believed to have been a pedestrian struck by the bin lorry close to the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma) several hundred yards from where it eventually came to rest. |
| 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 GMT. | It finally crashed into the Millennium Hotel, beside the entrance to Queen Street station in George Square, at 14:30 GMT. |
| Anjan Luthra, who works nearby and was one of the first people on the scene, said he saw "three or four bodies" and other people running away from the lorry. | Anjan Luthra, who works nearby and was one of the first people on the scene, said he saw "three or four bodies" and other people running away from the lorry. |
| "I've never seen anything like that in my life, it was like a war scene. It literally was," he said. | "I've never seen anything like that in my life, it was like a war scene. It literally was," he said. |
| Eight people injured in the crash - including the driver - are receiving treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the Southern General and the Western Infirmary. | Eight people injured in the crash - including the driver - are receiving treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, the Southern General and the Western Infirmary. |
| 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. |
| 'Simply devastating' | 'Simply devastating' |
| The Church of Scotland is inviting people to pray for those affected by the tragedy. | The Church of Scotland is inviting people to pray for those affected by the tragedy. |
| Minister Alastair Duncan will be leading the prayers at nearby St George's Tron Church from 11:30 GMT on Tuesday. | Minister Alastair Duncan will be leading the prayers at nearby St George's Tron Church from 11:30 GMT on Tuesday. |
| The church will be open from 10:00 until 16:00 "for those who wish to say a prayer in their own time and sign a book of condolence". | The church will be open from 10:00 until 16:00 "for those who wish to say a prayer in their own time and sign a book of condolence". |
| Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers, said: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating. | Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers, said: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating. |
| "For the second year in a row, Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today." | "For the second year in a row, Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today." |
| Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday. | Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday. |
| Are you in Glasgow? Do you have any information to share? If you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist please email your comment and contact number to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk | Are you in Glasgow? Do you have any information to share? If you are willing to speak to a BBC journalist please email your comment and contact number to haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk |
| Have your say | Have your say |