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A lollipop lady has died after being hit by a lorry while working in the east end of Glasgow. | |
The 59-year-old, who has not yet been named, died after the crash in Alma Street, near Celtic Park, at 0850 GMT. | |
The school traffic patrol officer was taken to the Royal Infirmary but died a short time later. Police said the driver was uninjured but badly shaken. | |
The head of St Anne's Primary said her thoughts were with the family and counselling would be offered to pupils. | |
Louise Jarvie said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with the family at this very sad time. | |
"Support and counselling for pupils and staff will be available to anyone who needs it." | |
Strathclyde Police said a full report would be sent to the procurator fiscal. | |
Sgt Jennifer Aird urged anyone with information to come forward. | |
She said the area would have been busy with both motorists and pedestrians at the time. | She said the area would have been busy with both motorists and pedestrians at the time. |