Summary

  • Three of the victims of the George Square crash are from the same family

  • Erin McQuade, 18; her grandfather John Sweeney, 68; his wife Helen Lorraine Sweeney, 69, all from Dumbarton

  • Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh; Stephenie Tait, 29, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, both from Glasgow

  • Primary school where Stephenie Tait taught are "deeply saddened" by her death

  • Six people remain in hospital including driver, one in critical condition

  • First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says Glasgow is a city 'with a broken heart'

  • Police re-open George Square

  1. Goodbyepublished at 19:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Thomas McGuigan
    BBC Scotland News

    That's all from the Live team today. We'll return tomorrow to bring you the latest on the fatal crash investigation and update on those who remain in hospital.

  2. George Square - Your Viewspublished at 18:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Suzanne George: Watching the news and thinking of Glasgow with a heavy heart #georgesquare

    Jennifer Evans: Still can't believe what's happened in Glasgow's #georgesquare, I really feel for everyone involved. Puts things into perspective.

  3. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 18:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Emma Waite, Oakenshaw: My prayers will be with all of you tonight and for the months that follow. I'm so greatly saddened by the traffic news of the Glasgow crash. May you all rest in peace xxxx

  4. Coming uppublished at 18:28 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Reporting Scotland, which is about to get under way on BBC One Scotland, will offer a round-up of today's events surrounding the fatal crash in George Square.

    Reporting ScotlandImage source, BBC Scotland

    You can watch the programme live here.

  5. Casualty updatepublished at 18:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has told BBC Scotland there will be no further updates tonight on the conditions of those receiving hospital treatment following the fatal crash.

    Two patients were due to be discharged today: one from the Royal Infirmary and one from the Southern General.

  6. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 18:01 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Mark Conway: RIP, Lorraine. You were the nicest person you could ever meet. Cafe won't be the same without you. God bless #georgesquare

    Women With Waves: As a Glaswegian, my heart is sorrowed following the second tragedy to hit our city in a little over a year. #GeorgeSquare #Clutha

    Candles lit near the scene of the fatal crashImage source, PA
  7. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 17:56 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    John Yates, Plymouth: Absolutely heartbreaking for the families left behind. Please let there be plenty of support for them at this difficult time. So so tragic. Good bless all. RIP.

  8. 'Our city stands as one'published at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    A "Glasgow Cabbie" has penned a poem following yesterday's fatal crash in George Square and attached it to a post near the scene.

    A poem by a Glasgow cabbieImage source, Reuters

    Part of it reads: "Our city stands as one today, when together we can weep, for those we've lost in recent times, the memories we'll keep..."

  9. George Square updatepublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    A Glasgow City Council spokesman said: "The nativity scene and Christmas tree on the east side of George Square are now open. The Christmas lights on George Square will be switched on tomorrow, with Glasgow Loves Christmas attractions remaining closed until 12 noon on Boxing Day."

  10. Appeal fundpublished at 17:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Glasgow City Council is opening an appeal fund for those who were affected by the crash.

    The Lord Provost's Queen Street fund will begin taking donations from Wednesday.

    Debit and credit card donations can be made by calling 0141 287 7878. Lines will be open Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 20:00 except on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, and 1 and 2 January.

    Donations can also be made at any bank using Sort Code 834400 and Account Number 10809775.

    The council is donating £20,000 and the Lord Provost's Goodwill Fund is also donating £20,000.

  11. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    DC: To lose your daughter and your parents in this horrific tragedy is heartbreaking. Such a lovely looking young lady with her whole life ahead of her. My thoughts are with the families and friends of all those affected by yesterday's events.

    Chris, Kidderminster: Such an awful tragedy. My condolences to the families. May they rest in peace.

  12. Candles and floral tributespublished at 17:27 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Candle and floral tributes have been left near the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow as people pay their respects.

    Candles and floral tributesImage source, PA
    Boy lighting a candleImage source, PA
  13. Pay tributespublished at 17:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    A book of condolence will be available for people to sign at the Municipal Buildings in Dumbarton tomorrow from 10:00 to 16:00.

    The buildings will close on Christmas Day and Boxing Day, the council said, but will re-open on Monday, 29 December.

  14. 'Show their love and sympathy'published at 17:10 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    West Dunbartonshire Council says people will "rally round" the families of Jack and Lorraine Sweeney, and their grand-daughter Erin McQuade.

    "It is truly distressing to hear that three of our own citizens were the unfortunate victims of this horrific accident in Glasgow," Provost Douglas McAllister said.

    "West Dunbartonshire is a close community and the Sweeney's and Erin were known to many people from this area. Our thoughts go to the family and friends of these tragic victims during what can only be a quite horrendous time for them.

    "I know that the community of Dumbarton and beyond will rally round and support those grieving, and importantly, show their love and sympathy for the three lives that were taken from us before their time yesterday."

  15. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    On Facebook,, external you've been discussing the picture of Lorraine Sweeney and her grand-daughter Erin McQuade, who were both killed in the crash.

    Rita Coia Keddie: So sad. Beautiful picture of them both, my condolences to the family.

    Annalaila Woodhouse: We are all touched by this unfortunate event, there are no words. Thought from across the nation are with the beautiful people of Glasgow

    Dawn Richardson: Beautiful people too good for this evil world... May they rest in peace.

  16. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 16:57 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Charlie Gallagher: I'm so saddened by the dreadful news yesterday, it's deeply heartbreaking. My thoughts are with all those involved and their family and friends. May all those who died shine bright in heaven and may all those still alive remember the whole of Glasgow is behind you in helping you recover from the tragedy. RIP love your way xxx

  17. George Square victimspublished at 16:38 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Lorraine Sweeney and her grand-daughter Erin McQuade were killed in the crash.

    Lorraine Sweeney and her grand-daughter Erin McQuadeImage source, other

    Mrs Sweeney's husband Jack was also among the six victims.

    Jack SweeneyImage source, other
  18. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 16:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Frank G, Glasgow: My heart goes out to all who have lost loved ones and to the people who had to witness this horrific and tragic accident.

    Anon: As the events unfold around the loved and lost of this terrible accident in Glasgow, our thoughts and prayers are with all of those whose lives will be changed forever. God bless them.

  19. Church servicepublished at 16:21 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    A minutes silence is observed by (left to right) Gordon Matheson, Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow Deputy Lord Provost Gerald LeonardImage source, PA

    A minutes silence is observed by (left to right) Gordon Matheson, Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow Deputy Lord Provost Gerald Leonard during a service of remembrance at St George"s Tron Church of Scotland in Glasgow.

    Nicola SturgeonImage source, PA
  20. Tributes near crash scenepublished at 16:11 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Floral tributes near George Square crash sceneImage source, Getty Images
    Floral tributes at George SquareImage source, PA
    Tributes near George SquareImage source, Getty Images