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. First Minister pays tributepublished at 13:37 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Nicola Sturgeon at the sceneImage source, Reuters

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, pictured earlier at the scene of the incident in George Square, where floral tributes were laid.

    The flowers have now been moved to outside the Gallery of Modern Art.

  2. Fatal crash latestpublished at 13:34 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Reporting Scotland is getting under way on BBC One Scotland, with the latest on the fatal crash in George Square.

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and council leaders examine floral tributesImage source, BBC Scotland

    You can watch the programme here.

  3. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 13:30 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Kirsty and David Martin: Especially for families getting this horrible news at this time of year, it must be a wide awake nightmare. Pray for them everyone, and speedy recovery for the injured. God bless each every one of you. xx RIP.

    Joyce Parker: Condolences to all families on this tragedy, from Glaswegians in New York.

    Yvonne: Sending prayers of support from a Scot living near Washington, DC to the people of Glasgow who are suffering so deeply. Be strong together. Deepest condolences to those who lost their loved ones. Our thoughts are with you all.

    KB: A huge thank you to all of our emergency services at the scene and those at the hospitals involved. I can't imagine what you have had to deal with. Thank you.

  4. Floral tributespublished at 13:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Members of the public have been delivering floral tributes near the scene of the fatal crash in Glasgow.

    A member of the public delivers a floral tribute at the sceneImage source, PA
  5. George Square - Your Viewspublished at 13:22 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Dan P, Glasgow: Both deeply saddened and humbled by the terrible tragedy in George Square. Another dark Christmas for the city of Glasgow following last year's Clutha Bar disaster. However, as Glasgow always does, we show great compassion, solidarity and we never forget. RIP to all souls lost and may we continue to unite through our sorrow.

    Anon: People make Glasgow and the people of Glasgow will get each other through this. Xxx

    Kelly, Edinburgh: My heart is breaking for Glasgow and all those affected by this terrible tragedy. Sending love and prayers to all.

  6. Man arrested over offensive tweetpublished at 13:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    A man has been arrested over an offensive tweet about the bin lorry crash in Glasgow.

    The posting was reported just before 21:00 GMT on Monday and deleted a short time later, police said.

    A 19-year-old man from Sunderland handed himself into police on Monday evening and was arrested on suspicion of making a malicious communication.

    He has not been named and has been bailed pending further inquiries.

  7. Book of condolencepublished at 13:12 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Glasgow City Council tweets:, external The Lord Provost has opened a book of condolence at the City Chambers and members of the public are invited to sign #GeorgeSquare

  8. 'Offer our deepest condolences'published at 13:02 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Cameron House Hotel in Loch Lomond, where Erin McQuade worked, have offered their condolences to her family and paid tribute to "one of our brightest staff".

    Resorts General Manager Allan Reich said: "Cameron House Hotel and Resort are saddened to hear we have lost one of our brightest and dedicated members of housekeeping staff, Erin McQuade.

    "We want to offer our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of Erin and to all those who have been affected by the tragic events at George Square yesterday."

  9. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 12:53 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Lynsey Macdonald: Yesterday's tragedy should be a reminder to us all to make the most of every single day. #georgesquare

    Amethyst El: RIP to those that lost their lives & my heart goes out to all involved xx #georgesquare

  10. 'Thoughts and prayers with the Sweeney family'published at 12:45 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Jack Sweeney, from Dumbarton, was a former president of Bramalea Celtic supporters club in Canada.

    A statement posted on the Bramalea CeItic supporters club Facebook page said: "It is with great shock and sadness we share with you our friend and past president Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine and granddaughter Erin were victims of today's tragedy in Glasgow.

    "Our thoughts and prayers go to the family and friends of the Sweeney family."

  11. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 12:36 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Paul, Airdrie: A very dark day for Glasgow again near Christmas - we will all stand together and lift those affected back up - a very sad day and a reminder that life is precious.

    Anon: A fellow Scot living overseas. Such tragic news to read. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in Glasgow.

  12. Breaking Newspublished at 12:29 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Three of the six victims killed in the George Square bin lorry crash have been named on social media as members of the same family.

    Jack Sweeney, his wife Lorraine, and granddaughter Erin McQuade - who is understood to be a teenager - died after the incident yesterday.

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

  13. Edinburgh pays tributepublished at 12:19 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Edinburgh's Lord Provost Donald Wilson has paid tribute to the victims of the George Square crash.

    flag at half mastImage source, City of Edinburgh Council

    The Provost said: "Like most people across Scotland, I was shocked to learn of the tragic events in Glasgow yesterday.

    "On behalf of the people of Edinburgh, I would like to express our deepest condolences to the people of Glasgow and our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of those involved.

    "I have written to the RT Hon Lord Provost Sadie Docherty to offer our condolences and our support at this time. Flags at the City Chambers and other Council buildings will fly at half-mast on 23 December."

  14. George Square - Your Viewspublished at 12:17 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    James Connolly: Feels very sombre today. The lights are out on the tree, the Ferris wheel's stopped. No ice skaters. People walking slowly.

    Jacqui Robertson: Hug your kids & those you love tighter, count your blessings. Some things seem unimportant in comparison #georgesquare

    Lynda Thorpe: Don't often use twitter anymore but felt I had to offer my condolences to the people involved in the land of my old ones. RIP #georgesquare

  15. 'Glasgow lost some of her people'published at 12:08 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Rev Stuart Smith, Moderator of Glasgow Presbytery of Church of Scotland, told the church service "it has been said that people make Glasgow, but yesterday Glasgow lost some of her people".

  16. 'Awful tragedy'published at 12:03 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Scottish author Irvine Welsh tweets: Awful tragedy in Glasgow yesterday. Thoughts with families and friends of victims of this.

  17. 'We feel for the pain of others'published at 11:59 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Presbytery Clerk and former Moderator Very Rev Bill Hewitt told a Church of Scotland service for the victims of the George Square crash that "we feel for the pain of others in this city".

    He added: "We understand something of the burden carried the hearts by those who have lost loved ones, who are concerned for those in hospital, for emergency workers who have been on the front-line in meeting human need and offering themselves."

    Very Rev Hewitt was speaking at St George's Tron Church of Scotland, which is near the scene of the crash in George Square.

  18. George Square - Your Tributespublished at 11:50 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Jane, Edinburgh: Now living in Edinburgh but from Glasgow where my heart belongs and always will. Be strong Glasgow. Our thoughts are with you all.

    Anon: My thoughts and prayers are with Glasgow at this sad time, only just a year after another tragedy.

    Floral tribute at the sceneImage source, PA

    Steve, Donna & family in Leeds, Yorks: Our thoughts and prayers with you all at this sad time. God Bless.

  19. Flowers movedpublished at 11:47 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Flowers being moved

    Police officers have moved the floral tributes for the George Square bin lorry crash victims, from outside the Sainsbury's store to the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA).

  20. 'Another terribly sad, heartbreaking day'published at 11:33 Greenwich Mean Time 23 December 2014

    Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson offers "deepest condolences" to the families who lost a loved one in the George Square lorry crash.

    Gordon Matheson

    He thanked First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, the emergency services and council employees for their work.

    "This is another terribly sad, heartbreaking day during what should be a joyful festive season," he told BBC News.

    "Everything possible is being done to offer support and care to those who have been most affected."