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| Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub | Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub |
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| A helicopter has crashed into a pub on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow. | |
| The crash happened at the Clutha Vaults in Stockwell Street. | |
| Jim Murphy, shadow development secretary, said there had been multiple injuries. | |
| The told the BBC the fire brigade told him a helicopter crash had taken place. | |
| He reported a "pile of people" clambering out of a pub. | |
| He said there were about 40 fire brigade staff at the scene and said passers-by had helped at the scene. | |
| Mr Murphy told the BBC: "It's a well established Glasgow pub. It's a horrible, horrible scene, but well done to the folk who were here. Everyone formed a chain of people from inside the pub to outside, and the fire brigade and everyone were here very quickly." | |
| A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said: "I can confirm that we have people at the scene. | |
| "It is obviously a major incident. There are numerous fire engines there; 15 fire engines at the moment along with specialist services. | |
| "I cannot confirm if there have been any injuries." | |
| Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said it was "absolutely awful news". | |
| "My thoughts are with everyone involved and the emergency services," she tweeted. | |
| Ed Miliband said it was "shocking news from Glasgow. All my thoughts are with those who have been injured." | |
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