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Glasgow bin lorry crash: Woman saw daughter and parents die Glasgow bin lorry crash: Archbishop cried with bereaved family
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A woman saw her daughter and parents die in the bin lorry crash which killed six people in Glasgow, it has emerged. A Catholic clergyman has told how he wept with a woman who saw her daughter and parents die in a bin lorry crash which killed six people in Glasgow.
Jacqueline McQuade was shopping with her daughter Erin and parents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney when the council lorry careered along Queen Street. Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia told a memorial service how he tried to comfort the woman and her family "before the abyss of their loss".
Before the vehicle eventually crashed in George Square it also killed three other women and left 10 people injured. It emerged earlier that Jacqueline McQuade saw her daughter Erin and parents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney die.
A special service will be held in Glasgow later to remember the victims. An appeal fund has also been launched. The lorry killed three other women and hurt 10 others before crashing.
Student Erin McQuade, 18, and her grandparents Jack, 68, and Lorraine Sweeney, 69, all from Dumbarton, were among the victims of Monday's crash.Student Erin McQuade, 18, and her grandparents Jack, 68, and Lorraine Sweeney, 69, all from Dumbarton, were among the victims of Monday's crash.
It has emerged that Ms McQuade's mother witnessed the aftermath of the crash after escaping the path of the lorry. Ms McQuade's mother Jacqueline had reportedly gone to take out money from a cash machine when her daughter and parents were struck.
Jacqueline McQuade had reportedly gone to take out money from a cash machine when her daughter and parents were struck.
Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died as did Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, of Glasgow.Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died as did Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, of Glasgow.
A statement issued by Ms Morton's friend said: "Partner John, sons Adam, Scott and the family are deeply shocked and saddened about the tragic accident on Monday culminating in the loss of our Jacqueline. 'Cruelly devastated'
During a memorial service at St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Glasgow, Archbishop Tartaglia offered prayers for those who had died, survived and were left traumatised by what they saw.
He told the congregation that on the evening of the tragedy he was "privileged to be permitted to spend some time with one of the families who had been cruelly devastated".
"I was able to witness and share the grief and sadness of a mother and of a father for their daughter, and of two daughters for their mother and father," he said.
"The distressed woman to whom I was speaking had seen her daughter and her own parents killed almost right in front of her. Can you imagine the horror?
"I tried to console them and comfort them. We spoke and we cried and we were silent before the abyss of their loss and the random meaninglessness of what had happened."
Archbishop Tartaglia said the bereaved family "openly spoke of their faith, but their faith was sorely tried", adding: "I commended them silently to God that the Lord would find the way to bring them comfort."
He acknowledged that the "bereaved and devastated families may not feel the joy of Christmas because of their deep sadness and distress".
'Words inadequate'
The clergyman asked: "What of their grief, their bewilderment, their anger, their desperation, their unanswered questions?
"I wish I could take all that away, but I know that my words are completely inadequate."
Archbishop Tartaglia asked people to "reach out to your neighbour who needs you".
He added: "I reach out to the bereaved and to all those who are suffering, and say "God is with us"; trust in Him and console one another.
"I reach out to my city, and say, "Do not be afraid. God is with us"; believe in Him and support our suffering people."
Earlier, a friend of Ms Morton's issued a statement on behalf of her family, which said: "Partner John, sons Adam, Scott and the family are deeply shocked and saddened about the tragic accident on Monday culminating in the loss of our Jacqueline.
"We would like to pass on our thoughts and prayers to other families affected by this tragedy."We would like to pass on our thoughts and prayers to other families affected by this tragedy.
"We would like to pass on our thanks to the people who got to Jacqueline first and also to the emergency services at this difficult time.""We would like to pass on our thanks to the people who got to Jacqueline first and also to the emergency services at this difficult time."
Casualties conditions
Of the 10 people who were injured, five people remain in hospital.Of the 10 people who were injured, five people remain in hospital.
Casualty conditions
Three patients remain in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. One is a 14-year-old girl who is serious but stable, one is an 18-year-old woman and one is a 64-year-old woman, both of whom are stable.Three patients remain in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. One is a 14-year-old girl who is serious but stable, one is an 18-year-old woman and one is a 64-year-old woman, both of whom are stable.
A 57-year-old man is being treated at the Western Infirmary and is in a stable condition. A 57-year-old man is being treated at the Western Infirmary and is in a stable condition. The BBC understands this patient was the driver of the bin lorry.
A 49-year-old woman, who is being treated at the Southern General Hospital, is also said to be stable. A 49-year-old woman, who is being treated at the Southern General Hospital, is stable.
A mass for those affected will be held at St Andrew's Roman Catholic Cathedral in Glasgow at 13:00. Meanwhile, Glasgow City Council has set up a fund for donations. The local authority and the Scottish government have already pledged a total of £60,000.
Tributes have been paid to the victims and Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will lead the mass of remembrance at the cathedral.
The city council has set up a fund for donations. The local authority and the Scottish government have already pledged a total of £60,000.
George Square reopened to the public on Tuesday afternoon and the metal cordons which were put in place following the crash were lifted.George Square reopened to the public on Tuesday afternoon and the metal cordons which were put in place following the crash were lifted.
Christmas lights in the area are due to be switched back on but attractions including the ice rink and big wheel will remain closed until noon on Boxing Day as a mark of respect.Christmas lights in the area are due to be switched back on but attractions including the ice rink and big wheel will remain closed until noon on Boxing Day as a mark of respect.
'Spirit of Glasgow' Flowers and candles have been left in George Square and near the Gallery Of Modern Art (Goma) in Royal Exchange Square where the first pedestrian was struck.
Flowers and candles have been left in George Square and near the Gallery Of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square where the first pedestrian was struck. Candles, cards and a poem hailing the "Spirit of Glasgow" have also been placed there.
Candles, cards and a poem hailing the "spirit of Glasgow" have also been placed there.
The investigation into the crash is continuing.The investigation into the crash is continuing.
It is known that the city council lorry hit the first pedestrian then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others before crashing into the Millennium Hotel. It is known that the city council lorry hit the first pedestrian near Goma in Queen Street, then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others before crashing into the Millennium Hotel at George Square.
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.
The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near where the crash happened.The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near where the crash happened.
'Broken heart'
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described Glasgow as a "city with a broken heart".First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described Glasgow as a "city with a broken heart".
Commenting on the appeal fund, she said: "It will be available to those who need it most and I would urge people affected to make use of the services available through the fund.Commenting on the appeal fund, she said: "It will be available to those who need it most and I would urge people affected to make use of the services available through the fund.
"This week we have, once more, seen how well Glasgow has pulled together to support those in need, which is why it is so heartening to hear that so many donations have already been made to the fund - further evidence of the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and of Scotland.""This week we have, once more, seen how well Glasgow has pulled together to support those in need, which is why it is so heartening to hear that so many donations have already been made to the fund - further evidence of the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and of Scotland."
Other politicians have used their Christmas messages to reflect on the bin lorry crash.Other politicians have used their Christmas messages to reflect on the bin lorry crash.
Labour's Jim Murphy said: "What has been an extraordinary year for Scotland is ending on a note of great sadness and pain."Labour's Jim Murphy said: "What has been an extraordinary year for Scotland is ending on a note of great sadness and pain."
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "The events in Glasgow in the last few days remind us to hold our loved ones close this Christmas."Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "The events in Glasgow in the last few days remind us to hold our loved ones close this Christmas."
Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy in Glasgow. We will stand with them as they deal with their pain and grief in the time ahead."Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy in Glasgow. We will stand with them as they deal with their pain and grief in the time ahead."