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| Glasgow helicopter crash: Clutha death toll rises to 10 | Glasgow helicopter crash: Clutha death toll rises to 10 |
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| One of the people seriously injured in the Glasgow helicopter crash has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to 10. | One of the people seriously injured in the Glasgow helicopter crash has died in hospital, bringing the death toll from the tragedy to 10. |
| Joe Cusker, 59, of Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, died on Thursday in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. | Joe Cusker, 59, of Cambuslang, South Lanarkshire, died on Thursday in Glasgow Royal Infirmary. |
| He had been in the Clutha bar when the Police Scotland helicopter crashed into it on 29 November. | |
| News of Mr Cusker's death came as Bond Air Services, which operated the EC 135 helicopter, grounded the model. | News of Mr Cusker's death came as Bond Air Services, which operated the EC 135 helicopter, grounded the model. |
| Flights of the EC 135 were suspended briefly after a fault was found on a Bond helicopter operated for North West Air Ambulance. | Flights of the EC 135 were suspended briefly after a fault was found on a Bond helicopter operated for North West Air Ambulance. |
| Bond has said the grounding was not related to the Glasgow crash, and the aircraft were later allowed to return to the air after checks were carried out. | Bond has said the grounding was not related to the Glasgow crash, and the aircraft were later allowed to return to the air after checks were carried out. |
| Mr Cusker's death was confirmed on Thursday by Police Scotland. | Mr Cusker's death was confirmed on Thursday by Police Scotland. |
| Dep Ch Con Rose Fitzpatrick said: "It is with great sadness that I can confirm the number of people who died when the helicopter came down on the Clutha Vaults pub has increased to 10. | Dep Ch Con Rose Fitzpatrick said: "It is with great sadness that I can confirm the number of people who died when the helicopter came down on the Clutha Vaults pub has increased to 10. |
| "Our thoughts are with families at this difficult time and we will continue to provide support to them as we have done for all of the bereaved." | "Our thoughts are with families at this difficult time and we will continue to provide support to them as we have done for all of the bereaved." |
| In a message posted on Twitter, Mr Cusker's step son, David McClemont, said: "On behalf of my family I'd like to thank all the ICU staff at The Royal for the care and support they gave my stepdad Joe Cusker". | In a message posted on Twitter, Mr Cusker's step son, David McClemont, said: "On behalf of my family I'd like to thank all the ICU staff at The Royal for the care and support they gave my stepdad Joe Cusker". |
| First Minister Alex Salmond said: "I am sure that everyone in Scotland will join with me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Cusker, the 10th person who has died as a result of the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash. | First Minister Alex Salmond said: "I am sure that everyone in Scotland will join with me in expressing our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Joe Cusker, the 10th person who has died as a result of the Clutha Vaults helicopter crash. |
| "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has lost a loved one following this terrible tragedy and with those who remain in hospital." | "Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone who has lost a loved one following this terrible tragedy and with those who remain in hospital." |
| Mr Cusker, who was a voluntary member of the management committee at Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association, is the seventh person inside the bar to have died. | Mr Cusker, who was a voluntary member of the management committee at Rutherglen and Cambuslang Housing Association, is the seventh person inside the bar to have died. |
| He had served with the association for about 10 years following his retirement from a career in the housing sector. | He had served with the association for about 10 years following his retirement from a career in the housing sector. |
| Geraldine Baird, who chairs the management committee said: "Joe was a dedicated committee member and a valuable member of our management team. | Geraldine Baird, who chairs the management committee said: "Joe was a dedicated committee member and a valuable member of our management team. |
| "He was very committed to helping people in housing need and will be greatly missed by us all." | "He was very committed to helping people in housing need and will be greatly missed by us all." |
| The six others who died inside The Clutha were Robert Jenkins, 61, Mark O'Prey, 44, Colin Gibson, 33, John McGarrigle, 57, Samuel McGhee, 56, and Gary Arthur, 48. | The six others who died inside The Clutha were Robert Jenkins, 61, Mark O'Prey, 44, Colin Gibson, 33, John McGarrigle, 57, Samuel McGhee, 56, and Gary Arthur, 48. |
| The three helicopter crew who died in the tragedy were pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. | The three helicopter crew who died in the tragedy were pilot David Traill, 51, and PCs Kirsty Nelis, 36, and Tony Collins, 43. |
| More than 30 people were taken to hospitals across Glasgow after the crash. | More than 30 people were taken to hospitals across Glasgow after the crash. |
| NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said five remained in hospital and were being treated for a range of injuries. | NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said five remained in hospital and were being treated for a range of injuries. |
| A spokeswoman said: "Two patients are receiving treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary while a further three patients remain at the Queen Elizabeth Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southern General Hospital. | A spokeswoman said: "Two patients are receiving treatment at Glasgow Royal Infirmary while a further three patients remain at the Queen Elizabeth Spinal Injuries Unit at the Southern General Hospital. |
| "The range of injuries being treated include bone fractures, spinal injuries, lacerations, chest injuries and head injuries." | "The range of injuries being treated include bone fractures, spinal injuries, lacerations, chest injuries and head injuries." |