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. Tune in...published at 16:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Newsdrive is getting under way on BBC Radio Scotland.

    BBC Radio Scotland's Newsdrive programme

    Listen live to the programme here.

  2. George Square re-openspublished at 15:56 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Some pictures of George Square, which re-opened about an hour ago, and Royal Exchange Square.

    George Square gets back to normal
    Royal Exchange Square
  3. Pictures from the scenepublished at 15:54 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Some poignant images have emerged from the scene of the George Square crash.

    George Square sceneImage source, Getty Images
    People pay tribute at George SquareImage source, PA
    People pay tribute at George SquareImage source, Getty Images
  4. University pays tribute to studentpublished at 15:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Professor Anton Muscatelli, Principal and Vice Chancellor of the University of Glasgow, said: "The university is deeply saddened to hear that one of our students has been tragically killed in this terrible incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with Erin McQuade's family at this dreadfully sad time."

  5. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 15:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    You have been discussing the fatal crash on the BBC Scotland News Facebook, external page.

    Carolyn Mcintyre: Tragic RIP to thse who lost there lifes and thinking off all those injured and people who witnessed this event. Well done to emergency services of glasgow once again x

    Julia Newell: To lose one family member in such a tragic event is terrible, but to lose 3... unthinkable. Thoughts and prayers are with the Sweeney family and all people affected by this x

    Joseph Robinson: All of Scotland will share the pain for those affected, in the long days ahead, you wont stand alone, you wont be forgotten. We will mourn with you.

  6. Why?published at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Huw Williams
    BBC Scotland reporter

    tweets, external: The Police Scotland investigation will tell us how the #GeorgeSquare collisions happened. This is more difficult:

    flowers at George Square scene
  7. George Square re-openedpublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

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    Glasgow - George Square and Queen Street have been re-opened by police following yesterday's events.

  8. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 15:14 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Brenda: Sending sympathy and prayers from America to the people of Glasgow.

    Kathleen Nulty: My heart goes out to all the victims and their families in the aftermath of the crash yesterday. I live in Hull but am originally from Perth. I am deeply shocked and saddened. My prayers are with everyone in Glasgow and the rest of Scotland.

  9. 'School community deeply saddened'published at 15:09 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    St Philomena's Primary School in Provanmill, where Stephenie Tait taught, have offered condolences to her family and paid tribute to an "excellent young teacher".

    The school's head teacher Catherine Gallagher said: "The entire school community is deeply saddened by this tragic news.

    "Stephenie was an excellent young teacher, dedicated to the children. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.

    "We will be supporting colleagues in every way possible. Stephenie made a wonderful contribution to the life of St Philomena's. She will be sadly missed by both pupils and staff."

  10. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 15:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Anon: Thinking of all those affected by the terrible events in Glasgow. My heart goes out to you all.

    Rachel in west Wales: My thoughts are with the whole city of Glasgow and the family's affected by this tragic accident; stay strong and hold on to the lovely memories you have of your loved ones lost.

    Janice W: A horrific time for Glasgow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and everyone affected by what has happened.

  11. Injury updatepublished at 15:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Police Scotland says 10 people were injured in the bin lorry crash.

    Four have been discharged, while six are currently receiving treatment in hospital for their injuries, including the driver of the lorry.

    Four of the six are at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. One patient is expected to be discharged later today, one is in a critical condition, one is serious but stable and another is stable.

    A further patient who is being treated at the Western Infirmary is in a stable condition and the sixth patient, who is being treated at the Southern General Hospital, is expected to be discharged later today.

  12. 'Tragic incident'published at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Chief Superintendent Andy Bates, Local Policing Commander of 'G' Division, said: "This is a tragic incident which occurred in the heart of Glasgow city centre at a time when people were preparing for the festive season.

    "My thoughts are with the family and friends of those involved.

    "My officers will continue to work with partner agencies to investigate the cause of the incident. If anyone has any information that may assist our enquiries please contact Police Scotland on 101.

    "I'm also aware that some members of the public may have video or images of the incident and it would be helpful if they could send them to georgesquareincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk.

    "A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

  13. Victims namedpublished at 14:49 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Police Scotland have named the six people who died in the George Square bin lorry crash. They are:

    Erin McQuade, 18, from Dumbarton

    John Sweeney (known as Jack), 68, from Dumbarton

    Helen Lorraine Sweeney (known as Lorraine), 69, from Dumbarton

    Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh

    Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow

    Jacqueline Morton, 51, from Glasgow

  14. George Square - Your Viewspublished at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Anon: Glasgow. Still coming to terms with yesterday's events, but as Glaswegians always do, we will pull together and help everyone affected as much as we can.

    Sue and Steve from Gateshead: Our thoughts are with the people of Glasgow at this time. God bless you all x

  15. Bin lorriespublished at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Former Glasgow bin lorry driver Alex Mack spoke to John Beattie on Radio Scotland about what it is like to drive the vehicle.

    Speaking about the crew, Alex, who drove lorries for 13 years, said: "It depends on the size of the job. It varies between one and four, plus the driver.

    "There are seats behind the driver and one seat beside the driver in most of the vehicles."

  16. 'One of our brightest staff'published at 14:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and granddaughter Erin McQuade were among the six victims of the fatal crash in George Square.

    Erin, who worked at Cameron House Hotel, was described by her employer as "one of our brightest staff".

    Jack Sweeney (left) and Erin McQuadeImage source, AFP
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    Jack Sweeney (left) and Erin McQuade

    A fourth victim was named on social media as Stephenie Tait.

    Messages of condolence from pupilsImage source, Other
  17. Yousaf pays tributepublished at 14:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Glasgow MSP Humza Yousaf was among the many people who passed flowers to police officers near the George Square scene.

    Humza Yousaf at George Square sceneImage source, PA
  18. Queen sends condolencespublished at 14:00 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Her Majesty The Queen has sent a message of condolence to all the people of Glasgow following the George Square bin lorry crash.

    Her Majesty The QueenImage source, Getty Images

    Her Majesty said: "Prince Philip and I were saddened by the news of the tragic accident in Glasgow yesterday.

    "Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those who have been injured.

    "This sad event is made even more difficult as it comes at Christmas time. I send my condolences to all the people of Glasgow."

  19. 'Thinking of you all'published at 13:56 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    floral tribute in George SquareImage source, PA

    People from across Glasgow have been laying flowers in memory of those who died in George Square.

    A woman places a candle near the sceneImage source, Reuters
  20. Minute's silencepublished at 13:44 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Celtic FC have announced , externalthat a minute's silence will be held on Saturday before the home match against Ross County, in memory of those who died in George Square.