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| Glasgow bin lorry crash: Service to remember the dead | |
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| A special service is to be held in Glasgow on Wednesday to remember those who were killed in a crash involving a bin lorry on Monday afternoon. | |
| Six people died and ten were injured as the lorry ran out of control on Queen Street and crashed into George Square. | |
| Three members of one family were among those who died. | Three members of one family were among those who died. |
| A mass for those affected will be held at St Andrew's Cathedral at 13:00 GMT. An appeal fund for victims of the crash is also due to open. | |
| The city council has set up a fund for donations. The local authority and the Scottish government have already pledged a total of £60,000. | |
| George Square reopened to the public on Tuesday afternoon, and the metal cordons which were put in place following the crash were lifted. | George Square reopened to the public on Tuesday afternoon, and the metal cordons which were put in place following the crash were lifted. |
| Christmas lights in the area are due to be switched back on, but attractions including the ice rink and big wheel will remain closed until noon on Boxing Day as a mark of respect. | |
| Jack Sweeney, 68, his wife Lorraine, 69, and their 18-year-old granddaughter Erin McQuade, all from Dumbarton, were among the dead. | Jack Sweeney, 68, his wife Lorraine, 69, and their 18-year-old granddaughter Erin McQuade, all from Dumbarton, were among the dead. |
| Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died as did Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jaqueline Morton, 51, of Glasgow. | Primary school teacher Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, also died as did Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, and Jaqueline Morton, 51, of Glasgow. |
| Tributes have been paid to the victims and Roman Catholic Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will lead the mass of remembrance at St Andrew's Cathedral. | Tributes have been paid to the victims and Roman Catholic Archbishop Philip Tartaglia will lead the mass of remembrance at St Andrew's Cathedral. |
| Flowers and candles have been left in George Square and near the Gallery Of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square where the first pedestrian was struck. | Flowers and candles have been left in George Square and near the Gallery Of Modern Art in Royal Exchange Square where the first pedestrian was struck. |
| Candles, cards and a poem hailing the "spirit of Glasgow" have also been placed there. | Candles, cards and a poem hailing the "spirit of Glasgow" have also been placed there. |
| The investigation into the crash is continuing. | The investigation into the crash is continuing. |
| It is known that the city council lorry hit the first pedestrian then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others before crashing into the Millennium Hotel. | It is known that the city council lorry hit the first pedestrian then mounted the pavement and travelled hundreds of metres, hitting several others before crashing into the Millennium Hotel. |
| Eyewitnesses said the lorry driver had been "slumped over his wheel". | Eyewitnesses said the lorry driver had been "slumped over his wheel". |
| Glasgow City Council confirmed that three employees were in the lorry before the crash. | Glasgow City Council confirmed that three employees were in the lorry before the crash. |
| The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near where the crash happened. | The council has also opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers, near where the crash happened. |
| First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described Glasgow as a "city with a broken heart". | |
| Commenting on the appeal fund, she said: "It will be available to those who need it most and I would urge people affected to make use of the services available through the fund. | Commenting on the appeal fund, she said: "It will be available to those who need it most and I would urge people affected to make use of the services available through the fund. |
| "This week we have, once more, seen how well Glasgow has pulled together to support those in need, which is why it is so heartening to hear that so many donations have already been made to the fund - further evidence of the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and of Scotland." | "This week we have, once more, seen how well Glasgow has pulled together to support those in need, which is why it is so heartening to hear that so many donations have already been made to the fund - further evidence of the incredible spirit of the people of Glasgow and of Scotland." |
| Other politician's have used their Christmas messages to reflect on the bin lorry crash. | Other politician's have used their Christmas messages to reflect on the bin lorry crash. |
| Labour's Jim Murphy said: "What has been an extraordinary year for Scotland is ending on a note of great sadness and pain." | Labour's Jim Murphy said: "What has been an extraordinary year for Scotland is ending on a note of great sadness and pain." |
| Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "The events in Glasgow in the last few days remind us to hold our loved ones close this Christmas." | Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "The events in Glasgow in the last few days remind us to hold our loved ones close this Christmas." |
| Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy in Glasgow. We will stand with them as they deal with their pain and grief in the time ahead." | Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie said: "Our thoughts are with those affected by the tragedy in Glasgow. We will stand with them as they deal with their pain and grief in the time ahead." |