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| Glasgow bin lorry crash: Archbishop cried with bereaved family | Glasgow bin lorry crash: Archbishop cried with bereaved family |
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| 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. | 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. |
| 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". | 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". |
| It emerged earlier that Jacqueline McQuade saw her daughter Erin and parents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney die. | It emerged earlier that Jacqueline McQuade saw her daughter Erin and parents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney die. |
| The lorry killed three other women and hurt 10 others before crashing. | 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. |
| Ms McQuade's mother Jacqueline had reportedly gone to take out money from a cash machine when her daughter and parents were struck. | Ms McQuade's mother Jacqueline 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. |
| 'Cruelly devastated' | '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. | 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". | 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. | "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? | "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." | "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." | 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". | He acknowledged that the "bereaved and devastated families may not feel the joy of Christmas because of their deep sadness and distress". |
| 'Words inadequate' | 'Words inadequate' |
| The clergyman asked: "What of their grief, their bewilderment, their anger, their desperation, their unanswered questions? | 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." | "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". | 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. | 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." | "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. | 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 | 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. |
| 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. The BBC understands this patient was the driver of the bin lorry. | 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 stable. | A 49-year-old woman, who is being treated at the Southern General Hospital, is stable. |
| Police Scotland said they were conducting an ongoing "thorough and exhaustive" inquiry into the crash and stressed there was nothing to suggest it was "a deliberate or malicious act". | |
| Senior investigating officer, Det Supt Andy Gunn, said Monday's tragedy had been "devastating" for the victims, casualties and the wider community. | |
| "I would like to reiterate that there is nothing to suggest this was a deliberate or malicious act," he said. | |
| "A dedicated team has been assigned to this investigation, including specialist investigators and highly experienced detective officers from Greater Glasgow Division, Specialist Crime Division and road collision investigators. | |
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| "The investigation will be thorough and exhaustive as we gain an understanding of the circumstances of Monday's events and will continue in the coming days and throughout the festive period." | |
| Det Supt Gunn said the inquiry would "take as long as is required" and issued another appeal for any footage, from mobile phones or other equipment, to be sent to the dedicated police email address: georgesquareincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk | |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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. |
| 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 (Goma) 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. |
| 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. | 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' | '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." |