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Glasgow police investigate George Square fatal bin lorry crash Glasgow police investigate George Square fatal bin lorry crash
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Police investigations at the scene of a fatal bin lorry crash in Glasgow are due to resume at first light. Police are carrying out investigations at the scene of a fatal bin lorry crash in Glasgow, which left six people dead.
Six people were killed when the lorry ran, apparently out of control, through city streets, on Monday. A further eight were injured on Monday as the lorry mounted the pavement in the busy city centre, apparently out of control, before crashing into a hotel.
The vehicle, operated by the city council, eventually crashed into the Millennium Hotel beside the entrance to Queen Street station on George Square. One eyewitness told the BBC the lorry driver had appeared to be "slumped over his wheel".
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said flags will fly at half-mast on government buildings out of respect. Dozens of floral tributes have been placed near the scene, and prayers will be held at a church gathering later.
City council leader Gordon Matheson described the crash as a "terrible tragedy". Police Scotland declared a major incident but said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said flags would fly at half-mast on government buildings on Tuesday out of respect.
She called the crash "absolutely heartbreaking", while city council leader Gordon Matheson described it as a "terrible tragedy".
"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected," he said."Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected," he said.
Police appealPolice appeal
By Monday evening, eight people were being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Police Scotland have asked for anyone with photographs, videos or any type of mobile footage of the incident to contact them, using a dedicated email address.
The Christmas lights have also been switched off in George Square.
Police Scotland asked for anyone with photographs, videos or any type of mobile footage of the incident to contact them, using a dedicated email address.
The first casualty is believed to have been a pedestrian struck by the bin lorry close to the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma) several hundred yards from where it eventually came to rest.The first casualty is believed to have been a pedestrian struck by the bin lorry close to the Gallery of Modern Art (Goma) several hundred yards from where it eventually came to rest.
The lorry flattened street signs as it travelled along Queen Street and the side of George Square. The lorry, operated by the city council, flattened street signs as it travelled along Queen Street and the side of George Square.
It finally crashed into the Millennium Hotel, beside the entrance to Queen Street station in George Square, at 14:30 GMT.
Anjan Luthra, who works nearby and was one of the first people on the scene, said he saw "three or four bodies" and other people running away from the lorry.
"I've never seen anything like that in my life, it was like a war scene. It literally was," he said.
By Monday evening, eight people were being treated in hospital for injuries sustained in the crash.
A spokesman for the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators said that vehicles, even large ones, can carry on for a considerable distance if there is an "unintended acceleration", which could be caused by a driver falling ill.A spokesman for the Institute of Traffic Accident Investigators said that vehicles, even large ones, can carry on for a considerable distance if there is an "unintended acceleration", which could be caused by a driver falling ill.
"Without speculating on this incident, there might be a number of causes for a vehicle to travel a considerable distance," he said."Without speculating on this incident, there might be a number of causes for a vehicle to travel a considerable distance," he said.
"If there is no external influence on the steering direction of the vehicle, then it will continue in a straight line."
'Simply devastating''Simply devastating'
The Church of Scotland is inviting people to pray for those affected by the tragedy.The Church of Scotland is inviting people to pray for those affected by the tragedy.
Minister Alastair Duncan will be leading the prayers at nearby St George's Tron Church from 11:30 on Tuesday. Minister Alastair Duncan will be leading the prayers at nearby St George's Tron Church from 11:30 GMT on Tuesday.
The church will be open from 10:00 until 16:00 "for those who wish to say a prayer in their own time and sign a book of condolence".The church will be open from 10:00 until 16:00 "for those who wish to say a prayer in their own time and sign a book of condolence".
Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers, said: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating.Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers, said: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating.
"For the second year in a row, Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today. "For the second year in a row, Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today."
"I am sure that in these circumstances the churches and faith communities of Glasgow will do all that they can to bring support and comfort to those caught up in this tragedy and that all round Scotland and beyond; Glasgow will be remembered in the prayers of the people."
Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday.Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will say mass for the victims at St Andrew's Cathedral in Glasgow on Wednesday.