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| Glasgow helicopter crash: Clutha fund to get public cash | Glasgow helicopter crash: Clutha fund to get public cash |
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| A fund to help bereaved relatives and survivors of the Glasgow helicopter crash is to be backed by public money. | A fund to help bereaved relatives and survivors of the Glasgow helicopter crash is to be backed by public money. |
| First Minister Alex Salmond made the pledge during a statement on the tragedy at the Scottish Parliament. | |
| All nine victims of Friday's crash at the Clutha bar have now been named. | All nine victims of Friday's crash at the Clutha bar have now been named. |
| They were Robert Jenkins, 61; Mark O'Prey, 44; Colin Gibson, 33; John McGarrigle, 57; Samuel McGhee, 56; Gary Arthur, 48; David Traill, 51; and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. | They were Robert Jenkins, 61; Mark O'Prey, 44; Colin Gibson, 33; John McGarrigle, 57; Samuel McGhee, 56; Gary Arthur, 48; David Traill, 51; and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. |
| Glasgow City Council has launched the Clutha Appeal Fund to provide financial support to bereaved families and survivors. | |
| Existing council charities have made the first contributions to the fund. | |
| The council also said it had "received a number of generous offers of support from businesses, charities and individuals" from across the city. | |
| Anyone in need of support can call a dedicated helpline on 0141 287 0999. | |
| Anyone wishing to donate to the fund by debit or credit card should call 0141 287 7878. | |
| Donations can also be made by cash or cheque at the council's Service Desk at 45 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JE. | |
| Bank payments can be made to Clutha Appeal Fund, Sort Code: 83-44-00, Account 10804129. | |
| Launching the fund, Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty said: "Around the world, people have admired the courage shown by ordinary Glaswegians whose first instinct when tragedy struck was to run towards danger to help those in peril. | |
| "Today, that desire to help is still strong and the Clutha Appeal Fund will give the city an opportunity to make sure the care, compassion and solidarity it has shown in the last few days continues." | |
| During a visit to the council's City Chambers to sign a book of condolence, Mr Salmond said the Scottish government would match donations to the fund. | During a visit to the council's City Chambers to sign a book of condolence, Mr Salmond said the Scottish government would match donations to the fund. |
| He signed the book of condolence with the words: "Scotland stands with the people of Glasgow." | He signed the book of condolence with the words: "Scotland stands with the people of Glasgow." |
| During his statement at Holyrood, Mr Salmond outlined the Scottish government's commitment to the Clutha Appeal Fund. | |
| "It is important now that we give the bereaved families support but also the time and privacy to grieve," he told MSPs. | |
| "Glasgow City Council has established a fund for affected families and I can confirm that the Scottish government will match the council's contribution." | |
| Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg laid a floral tribute at the scene of the crash. | Earlier, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg laid a floral tribute at the scene of the crash. |
| He was accompanied by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson. | He was accompanied by Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael and Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson. |
| Mr Clegg said the UK government was willing to help the city council in any way necessary. | Mr Clegg said the UK government was willing to help the city council in any way necessary. |
| "We stand ready to provide help if and when it is needed," he said. | "We stand ready to provide help if and when it is needed," he said. |
| "Of course we will continue to talk to them and work with the city council in any way we can to provide the help which they judge to be necessary." | "Of course we will continue to talk to them and work with the city council in any way we can to provide the help which they judge to be necessary." |
| The deputy prime minister also paid tribute to the "exceptional" response of the people of Glasgow and the emergency services. | The deputy prime minister also paid tribute to the "exceptional" response of the people of Glasgow and the emergency services. |
| He said everyone was full of admiration for how the city had come together and for the emergency services who "worked tirelessly in very difficult circumstances". | He said everyone was full of admiration for how the city had come together and for the emergency services who "worked tirelessly in very difficult circumstances". |
| The names of the final four victims of the crash were released by police on Tuesday. | The names of the final four victims of the crash were released by police on Tuesday. |
| Mr O'Prey and Mr Jenkins, both from East Kilbride, Mr Gibson, from Ayr, and Mr McGarrigle, from Cumbernauld, had all been inside the pub. | Mr O'Prey and Mr Jenkins, both from East Kilbride, Mr Gibson, from Ayr, and Mr McGarrigle, from Cumbernauld, had all been inside the pub. |
| Mr McGhee, of Glasgow, and Mr Arthur, from Paisley, Renfrewshire - who were earlier named among the dead - were also inside The Clutha. | Mr McGhee, of Glasgow, and Mr Arthur, from Paisley, Renfrewshire - who were earlier named among the dead - were also inside The Clutha. |
| The three dead helicopter crew were named at the weekend as pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. | The three dead helicopter crew were named at the weekend as pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. |
| With no further bodies having been found during the final phase of a recovery operation at the pub, focus is now turning to remembering the dead, helping the bereaved and survivors, and recognising the work of the emergency services. | With no further bodies having been found during the final phase of a recovery operation at the pub, focus is now turning to remembering the dead, helping the bereaved and survivors, and recognising the work of the emergency services. |
| Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick said: "Our thoughts first and foremost are with the families and friends of all those who have died. | Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick said: "Our thoughts first and foremost are with the families and friends of all those who have died. |
| "As our investigation continues we will of course go on providing support to the families involved." | "As our investigation continues we will of course go on providing support to the families involved." |
| She said the recovery operation had been "difficult and complex" and had involved "painstaking work and the skills of specialist personnel from across the emergency services". | She said the recovery operation had been "difficult and complex" and had involved "painstaking work and the skills of specialist personnel from across the emergency services". |
| Eleven of the 32 people injured in the crash are still in hospital. | Eleven of the 32 people injured in the crash are still in hospital. |
| Seven are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary - three of whom are in intensive care. | Seven are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary - three of whom are in intensive care. |
| Another three survivors are at the spinal injuries unit at the city's Southern General Hospital and the final patient is being treated at Glasgow's Western Infirmary. | Another three survivors are at the spinal injuries unit at the city's Southern General Hospital and the final patient is being treated at Glasgow's Western Infirmary. |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the patients were "being treated for range of serious injuries including bone fractures, spinal injuries, lacerations, chest injuries and head injuries". | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the patients were "being treated for range of serious injuries including bone fractures, spinal injuries, lacerations, chest injuries and head injuries". |
| Meanwhile, two inquiries led by Police Scotland and the Air Accidents Investigation Brach (AAIB), have begun into the crash. | Meanwhile, two inquiries led by Police Scotland and the Air Accidents Investigation Brach (AAIB), have begun into the crash. |
| Officers conducting the investigation have asked for any footage of the incident to be emailed to: glasgowhelicopterincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk | Officers conducting the investigation have asked for any footage of the incident to be emailed to: glasgowhelicopterincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk |
| The EC135 T2 aircraft, manufactured by Eurocopter, was loaded on to a lorry on Monday and taken to the AAIB base in Farnborough, Hampshire. | The EC135 T2 aircraft, manufactured by Eurocopter, was loaded on to a lorry on Monday and taken to the AAIB base in Farnborough, Hampshire. |
| Beforehand, AAIB deputy chief inspector David Miller revealed that the pilot David Traill had not made a mayday call before its vertical descent. | Beforehand, AAIB deputy chief inspector David Miller revealed that the pilot David Traill had not made a mayday call before its vertical descent. |
| He said: "I can confirm that the helicopter does not have a flight data recorder. However, it does have a significant number of modern electronic systems on board and it may be possible to recover recorded data from those systems. | He said: "I can confirm that the helicopter does not have a flight data recorder. However, it does have a significant number of modern electronic systems on board and it may be possible to recover recorded data from those systems. |
| "There were no emergency transmissions from the pilot before this accident." | "There were no emergency transmissions from the pilot before this accident." |
| Mr Miller said nothing detached from the craft in flight before the crash. | Mr Miller said nothing detached from the craft in flight before the crash. |
| Management of the incident scene has now been handed over from the emergency services to Glasgow City Council. | Management of the incident scene has now been handed over from the emergency services to Glasgow City Council. |
| The council's chief executive George Black said: "Every Glaswegian is immensely grateful for the work the emergency services have done for us since Friday night. | The council's chief executive George Black said: "Every Glaswegian is immensely grateful for the work the emergency services have done for us since Friday night. |
| "And every Glaswegian is immensely proud of their fellow citizens who ran towards trouble when they were needed. | "And every Glaswegian is immensely proud of their fellow citizens who ran towards trouble when they were needed. |
| "While the initial response to this incident has now come to an end, we still have work to do." | "While the initial response to this incident has now come to an end, we still have work to do." |
| Scotland's Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham have met officers and crews who took part in the rescue efforts. | Scotland's Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and Community Safety Minister Roseanna Cunningham have met officers and crews who took part in the rescue efforts. |
| Ms Cunningham said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service played a key role as part of the emergency services response which undoubtedly saved lives after the helicopter crashed on Friday night. | Ms Cunningham said: "The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service played a key role as part of the emergency services response which undoubtedly saved lives after the helicopter crashed on Friday night. |
| "The way in which they responded to an incident of this scale is truly exemplary. | "The way in which they responded to an incident of this scale is truly exemplary. |
| "Air accident investigators have described this as one of the most complex crash sites that they've ever worked on." | "Air accident investigators have described this as one of the most complex crash sites that they've ever worked on." |
| She added: "We are all indebted to their remarkable courage and dedication, working on a hugely complex operation, the relief effort from all of our emergency services has been simply heroic." | She added: "We are all indebted to their remarkable courage and dedication, working on a hugely complex operation, the relief effort from all of our emergency services has been simply heroic." |
| Alasdair Hay, chief officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, paid tribute to fire and rescue staff. | Alasdair Hay, chief officer for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, paid tribute to fire and rescue staff. |
| He said: "This incident was a very challenging, complex situation and I am extremely proud of my staff for such a dedicated and professional response. | He said: "This incident was a very challenging, complex situation and I am extremely proud of my staff for such a dedicated and professional response. |
| "Whilst firefighters train for these sorts of emergency situations, the reality of actually dealing with them takes its toll on us emotionally and physically. | "Whilst firefighters train for these sorts of emergency situations, the reality of actually dealing with them takes its toll on us emotionally and physically. |
| "It has been an extremely difficult time for everyone involved and I have the utmost respect for every single person who was part of this operation." | "It has been an extremely difficult time for everyone involved and I have the utmost respect for every single person who was part of this operation." |
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