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Glasgow tragedy: service to be held for victims of George Square crash Glasgow tragedy: service to be held for victims of George Square crash
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Donations are flooding in to an appeal fund for the victims of the Monday’s devastating crash in Glasgow’s George Square, as further details emerged about the final moments of the six people who died when an out-of-control bin lorry ploughed through pedestrians in the city centre. Donations are flooding in to an appeal fund for the victims of Monday’s devastating crash in Glasgow’s George Square, as further details emerged about the final moments of the six people who died when an out-of-control bin lorry ploughed through pedestrians in the city centre.
The mother of 18-year-old university student Erin McQuade was taking money from a cash machine when she heard the screams of her daughter and parents, Jack and Lorraine Sweeney, as the lorry mounted the pavement, the Daily Record reported. Jacqueline McQuade‘s partner and Erin’s two brothers were in a nearby street when the crash happened. The mother of 18-year-old university student Erin McQuade was taking money from a cash machine when she heard the screams of her daughter and parents, Jack and Lorraine Sweeney, as the lorry mounted the pavement, the Daily Record reported. Jacqueline McQuade’s partner and Erin’s two brothers were in a nearby street when the crash happened.
Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died, along with Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, also from Glasgow. Morton, who worked in Glasgow’s central tax office, had left work early to pick up her granddaughters when she was killed, it emerged on Tuesday night.Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died, along with Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, also from Glasgow. Morton, who worked in Glasgow’s central tax office, had left work early to pick up her granddaughters when she was killed, it emerged on Tuesday night.
An appeal fund announced overnight for the victims of the crash has already raised £72,000. The council is donating £20,000 with the Lord Provost’s fund and the Scottish government both donating a further £20,000.An appeal fund announced overnight for the victims of the crash has already raised £72,000. The council is donating £20,000 with the Lord Provost’s fund and the Scottish government both donating a further £20,000.
A special mass of remembrance for those affected by the tragedy will be held at St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon. Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia said he was heartbroken for all those affected by the fatal crash.A special mass of remembrance for those affected by the tragedy will be held at St Andrew’s Roman Catholic Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon. Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia said he was heartbroken for all those affected by the fatal crash.
“My heart breaks for all those who have been directly caught up in it as they go about their business just a few days before Christmas in the centre of Glasgow,” he said.“My heart breaks for all those who have been directly caught up in it as they go about their business just a few days before Christmas in the centre of Glasgow,” he said.
The bank of floral tributes continues to grow outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square, near the crash scene, with six candle-lit lanterns, one for each of those who died.The bank of floral tributes continues to grow outside the Gallery of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square, near the crash scene, with six candle-lit lanterns, one for each of those who died.
Ten people were injured as the bin lorry mounted the pavement at speed, scattering pedestrians “like pinballs”, according to witnesses. One remains in a critical condition at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The driver, who was described by some at the scene as appearing to be slumped at the wheel, was also taken to hospital on Monday but his condition is still not known. Ten people were injured as the bin lorry mounted the pavement at speed, scattering pedestrians “like pinballs”, according to witnesses.
Police reopened the crash site late on Tuesday afternoon, and George Square’s famous Christmas lights will be switched on later on Wednesday. The fairground and skating rink, the main focus of Glasgow’s festivities, will remain closed until Boxing Day. Five patients, including two teenaged girls, still remain in three hospitals across Glasgow. There are three patients in Glasgow Royal Infirmary: a 14-year-old girl who is serious but stable, an 18-year-old woman and a 64-year-old woman, both of whom are stable.
Donations can be made at any bank using the sort code 834400 and account number 10809775, or by calling 0141 287 7878 and paying by debit or credit card. A 57-year-old man is being treated at the Western Infirmary and is in a stable condition. The hospital would not confirm whether he was the driver of the bin lorry. A 49-year-old woman, who is being treated at the Southern General hospital, is also stable.
A teenager from Northumbria has been arrested after posting an offensive message on Twitter about Monday’s crash. The 19-year-old from Sunderland handed himself in to police on Monday evening after they received a number of complaints about the tweet, which is believed to have read: “So a bin lorry has crashed into 100 people in Glasgow eh, probably the most trash its ever picked up in one day that.” Police reopened the crash site late on Tuesday afternoon, and George Square’s Christmas lights will be switched on later on Wednesday. The fairground and skating rink, the main focus of Glasgow’s festivities, will remain closed until Boxing Day.
Among the lunchtime shoppers on Wednesday, those walking with greater purpose, a single bunch of flowers in their hands, were notable. The bank of floral tributes outside Glasgow’s Gallery of Modern Art continues to grow as Glaswegians and others visit to pay their respects to the victims of the crash.
Six candle-lit lanterns stood at the edge of the display, one for each of those who died. The plastic wrappings of the flowers, mainly bought from local supermarkets, rustled in the wind. A wreath of roses and chrysanthemums had a card from Celtic Football Club. Jack Sweeney was a supporter of the team. A solitary green and white Celtic scarf was attached to the nearby railings.
An arrangement of lilies and roses has been left by the staff and students of Glasgow University: Stephenie Tait was a graduate, while Erin McQuade had recently begun an English degree there.
Other messages from individuals express shock and disbelief, offering thoughts and prayers for the families of those dead and injured. But one card simply began: “Dear Glasgow”.
Donations to the appeal fund can be made at any bank using the sort code 834400 and account number 10809775, or by calling 0141 287 7878 and paying by debit or credit card.
A teenager from Northumbria has been arrested after posting an offensive message on Twitter about Monday’s crash. The 19-year-old from Sunderland handed himself in to police on Monday evening after they received complaints about the tweet, which is believed to have read: “So a bin lorry has crashed into 100 people in Glasgow eh, probably the most trash its ever picked up in one day that.”
Northumbria police confirmed that a teenager was arrested on suspicion of making a malicious communication and has been bailed while further inquiries were carried out. They said the tweet had since been deleted.Northumbria police confirmed that a teenager was arrested on suspicion of making a malicious communication and has been bailed while further inquiries were carried out. They said the tweet had since been deleted.