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Glasgow Clutha helicopter crash: Tribute two years on | Glasgow Clutha helicopter crash: Tribute two years on |
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The Glasgow pub where 10 people died after a police helicopter crashed through its roof is to pay tribute two years on from the tragedy. | The Glasgow pub where 10 people died after a police helicopter crashed through its roof is to pay tribute two years on from the tragedy. |
On 29 November 2013, seven people in the Clutha Bar and three in the helicopter died as a result of the crash. | On 29 November 2013, seven people in the Clutha Bar and three in the helicopter died as a result of the crash. |
The pub will shut its doors early as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives and will remain in darkness. | The pub will shut its doors early as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives and will remain in darkness. |
Then, on Monday, Scottish singer Sandi Thom will play in the pub. | Then, on Monday, Scottish singer Sandi Thom will play in the pub. |
The gig is being held to raise money for the Clutha Trust which was set up in the aftermath of the crash. | The gig is being held to raise money for the Clutha Trust which was set up in the aftermath of the crash. |
It aims to enable disadvantaged children and young people to become involved in the arts. | It aims to enable disadvantaged children and young people to become involved in the arts. |
The Clutha will shut its doors on Sunday at 21:00 GMT and remain in darkness until the next day. | The Clutha will shut its doors on Sunday at 21:00 GMT and remain in darkness until the next day. |
Owner Alan Crossan said: "We will be closing at 9pm on Sunday night. It's a difficult situation, and we thought that would be best. | |
"But we will be open all day for people to pay their respects - some have already been down, including some of the families involved and some of the injured." | |
Mr Crossan also echoed criticisms of a report into the crash, which some said did not reach a clear enough conclusion. | Mr Crossan also echoed criticisms of a report into the crash, which some said did not reach a clear enough conclusion. |
"We still want to get proper answers to bring some closure to this - it's something we'll keep pushing for," he said. | "We still want to get proper answers to bring some closure to this - it's something we'll keep pushing for," he said. |
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