This article is from the source 'bbc' and was first published or seen on . It will not be checked again for changes.

You can find the current article at its original source at http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/1/hi/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8554333.stm

The article has changed 14 times. There is an RSS feed of changes available.

Version 11 Version 12
Three dead in plunge from flats Three dead in plunge from flats
(about 1 hour later)
Two men and a woman have died after plunging to the ground from a high-rise block of flats in Glasgow.Two men and a woman have died after plunging to the ground from a high-rise block of flats in Glasgow.
Strathclyde Police said the incident happened shortly before 0845 GMT at the Red Road flats complex in the Springburn area of the city.Strathclyde Police said the incident happened shortly before 0845 GMT at the Red Road flats complex in the Springburn area of the city.
Officers are at the scene and inquiries are ongoing to establish the identities of the men and the woman.Officers are at the scene and inquiries are ongoing to establish the identities of the men and the woman.
However, police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.However, police said there did not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.
Many of the flats are unoccupied as the housing agency is moving residents out to new accommodation.Many of the flats are unoccupied as the housing agency is moving residents out to new accommodation.
There is a large police presence in the area, they are canvassing people who live here to try to get more information Lorna GordonBBC News Scotland CorrespondentThere is a large police presence in the area, they are canvassing people who live here to try to get more information Lorna GordonBBC News Scotland Correspondent
The bodies were discovered by the concierge at the tower block.The bodies were discovered by the concierge at the tower block.
An area around the flats has been cordoned off by emergency services and there are two forensic tents in place at the scene.An area around the flats has been cordoned off by emergency services and there are two forensic tents in place at the scene.
Glasgow Housing Association said the block at 63 Petershill Drive is currently let to the YMCA.Glasgow Housing Association said the block at 63 Petershill Drive is currently let to the YMCA.
A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "Police are currently at the scene dealing with the incident.A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: "Police are currently at the scene dealing with the incident.
"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the identities of the three people involved and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death, however, at this time there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances.""Inquiries are ongoing to establish the identities of the three people involved and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course to establish the exact cause of death, however, at this time there does not appear to be any suspicious circumstances."
Asylum seekersAsylum seekers
BBC News Scotland Correspondent Lorna Gordon said: "Several of the blocks in this area are let out to the YMCA who house asylum seekers and refugees seeking leave to remain.BBC News Scotland Correspondent Lorna Gordon said: "Several of the blocks in this area are let out to the YMCA who house asylum seekers and refugees seeking leave to remain.
"These blocks are iconic in the Glasgow skyline, there is a large police presence in the area, they are canvassing people who live here to try to get more information as to the identities of the individuals.""These blocks are iconic in the Glasgow skyline, there is a large police presence in the area, they are canvassing people who live here to try to get more information as to the identities of the individuals."
It is understood the block involved holds a mixture of asylum seekers, refugees and other residents, but has partly been cleared in preparation for a demolition programme.It is understood the block involved holds a mixture of asylum seekers, refugees and other residents, but has partly been cleared in preparation for a demolition programme.
One resident in the block where the incident occurred said those involved had moved into the flats about two months ago. One resident in the block where the incident occurred said those involved had moved into the flats about two months ago, while another local resident said it was believed they fell from the 15th floor.
All eight tower blocks in the Red Road complex, which are up to 30 storeys high, are due to be demolished in a phased programme which will start in the spring.All eight tower blocks in the Red Road complex, which are up to 30 storeys high, are due to be demolished in a phased programme which will start in the spring.
They were the tallest tower blocks in Europe at the time they were built in the 1960s.They were the tallest tower blocks in Europe at the time they were built in the 1960s.