Rebecca, Leicester: An awful, horrible, sad thing for this wonderful city. Thinking of warm, friendly Glasgow and everyone in it xxx

Bethany: Sending much love and prayers to Glasgow from Fife. The strength and spirit of your city is admirable. We are with you.

"I think I might have been with her for about 40 minutes before she was taken away in an ambulance.

"I wonder if she will remember me and I hope she doesn't.

"While I was with her the two other casualties on each side of us died."

Evening Times columnist and reporter Cat Stewart has written about her experiences, external from yesterday's fatal crash.

Chief Inspector Mark Sutherland of Police Scotland says it is hoped George Square will be re-opened later today.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon says the year in Glasgow has been book-ended by two unimaginable tragedies.

"We're just reminded of the spirit of Glasgow; I'm deeply proud to call this city my home," she tells reporters at George Square.

"At a time like this, it is understandable that people want answers as quickly as possible, and if that is true for all of us it is particularly true for those who have been most directly affected.

"But it is also important that our highly professional and highly-skilled police force have the time and space to carry out the investigation that they are tasked with doing, so that those answers can be forthcoming."

James Cook
Scotland Correspondent, BBC News

First Minister @NicolaSturgeon says Glasgow this morning is a broken-hearted city.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson and Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty viewed the flowers at George Square.

The Order of Service for the 11:30 church service at St George's Tron Church in Glasgow has been released.

The church is near the crash scene of George Square and will be one of the focal points of reflection today.

Following a welcome by Rev Alastair Duncan, there will be the carol In the Bleak Midwinter.

Presbytery Clerk and former Moderator Very Rev Bill Hewitt will carry out a reading, and Rev Stuart Smith Moderator of Glasgow Presbytery will offer a simple reflection and lead another prayer.

There will then be time for silent reflection or prayer, followed by the carol Silent Night.

The Rev Stuart Smith will close the service with a blessing.

Lynn White from East Kilbride: To all the families who have lost loved ones and the people who witnessed this horrific incident, the thoughts and love of the people of Scotland are with you x.

Michael McGhee: God bless the fallen and their families ,the emergency services, and all those touched by yet another tragic accident in our beloved city. RIP. PEOPLE MAKE GLASGOW x

Norman and Pat from Dover: Our thoughts are with you all at this terrible time.

Elizabeth: To all the people of Glasgow. My deepest sympathy for all the people who were involved in the tragic accident in George Square. I'm from Glasgow now living in Canada. My prayers are with the families.

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow has expressed "its deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in George Square" and has decided to fly the flag on its building at half-mast today.

In a statement, the group added: "The loss of a family member or friend in such a way is an unimaginably distressing experience as those of us who have experienced a similar tragedy know.

"We extend our support and thoughts to all those who were injured. We cannot speak highly enough regarding the skill and professionalism of all the rescue services.

"We know that a number of our fellows and members have been treating those injured and are gratified by the contribution they are making. We are proud to be the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of this city whose inhabitants have once again had to deal at close hand with tragedy and have responded spontaneously and in such a supportive and compassionate way for their fellow citizens."

Heart Radio journalist Shiona McCallum tweets, external: Book of condolence available for people to sign at St George's Tron Church close to yesterday's crash #GeorgeSquare

Image source, Shiona McCallum

Esther Walker: I'm a Scot living in Leeds with many friends and relatives living in Glasgow and my heart is broken for the tragic event that's hit my kinsfolk. My thoughts and prayers are with every one of the victims and their families, and also for the emergency services and everyone else who has to piece this together to give us some answers.

Colin Fisher: It's a sad day for Glasgow and its people! My thoughts are with the families xx

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

Seven of the casualties were taken to hospital by the ambulance service, two walked into hospital and one was treated at the scene.

Four of them have since been discharged.

Of the six remaining people in hospital, two have been moved to the Intensive Therapy Unit for further monitoring.

A formal identification process of the dead will be carried out later.

Laura: So sad for all people of Glasgow and further afield. Thinking of you all x

Lisa, Edinburgh: I feel numb and have done since I heard the news yesterday. It's so, so tragic. My heart breaks for those who lost their lives, for the families and friends grieving for loved ones, for those who are injured and for those who witnessed such an horrific incident. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Anon: Joint condolences Glasgow and Peshawar. Lest we forget.

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This image, capturing the tragedy in George Square in the shadow of the Christmas lights, was taken last night.

Police Scotland has confirmed five females and one male died in the bin lorry crash in George Square yesterday.

Officers hope to re-open George Square later today.

Huw Williams
BBC Scotland reporter

George Square remains cordoned off this morning and access to Queens Street Station closest to the site remains shut.

Although, as I walked through the station a few minutes ago, you could hear the sound of drilling; presumably work getting under way to clear the site and make it safe.

Police Scotland's forensic investigation into how this accident happened continues, with officers asking for anyone with video or pictures, to email a special address that's been set up for the George Square inquiry.

Answering the question why it happened will be more complicated.

Glasgow City Council tweets:, external To protect #GeorgeSquare floral tributes, we will be moving them to a more suitable location outside Gallery of Modern Art.

Members of the public have been arriving at the scene this morning to lay flowers.

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Judy Thompson: Our thoughts in Plymouth are with you. We are in total shock for all of you in Glasgow and can't even begin to imagine what you are all going through at such a sad and shocking time. Our thoughts are with you.

The Bishop of Glasgow and Galloway, the Very Rev Dr Gregor Duncan, lays flowers laid at the scene in George Square.

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