Thomas McGuigan
BBC Scotland News

We're drawing the live page to a close for this evening. We'll be back tomorrow morning with the latest on the fatal crash in George Square.

Police Scotland

Any photos, videos, any type of mobile footage of #GeorgeSquare road incident please send it to georgesquareincident@scotland.pnn.police.uk.

Jack Alistair: My thoughts are with the relatives of those involved in the tragic accident at #georgesquare Glasgow,

Pamela Jane: #Glasgow #GlasgowILoveYou #GeorgeSquare #GlasgowCrash

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Shocked & saddened by events in #georgesquare Glasgow. A&E very busy but remember NHS24 is here to help if you need support.

Elizabeth Bell, Glasgow: Such terrible and tragic event, especially at this time of year, thoughts and prayers to all the victims and their families. R.I.P. Xx

Glasgow Archbishop Philip Tartaglia: "The circumstances could hardly be more tragic. I would ask any person of faith to pray for those who have died and their relatives and those who have been injured."

Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating. For the second year in a row Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today."

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Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, particularly the families of those who have lost their lives."

Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty: "This is shocking and upsetting. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this terrible incident."

Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon: "My thoughts are with everyone involved in this tragic incident, and especially with the friends and families of the six people who lost their lives in what is another sad day for Glasgow and Scotland."

Scottish Labour leader Jim Murphy: "People in Glasgow and across the whole of Scotland will be mourning this loss of life so close to Christmas. No words will be able to do justice to the pain the families involved will be feeling this evening."

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Scottish Tory leader Ruth Davidson: "This is a terrible tragedy, right in the heart of Scotland's biggest city. No-one expects that ordinary people, out to do some last-minute Christmas shopping, would fail to make it home."

Prime Minister David Cameron: "I'm being kept fully briefed on the major incident in Glasgow. My thoughts are with the families of those involved and the emergency services."

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Labour leader Ed Miliband: "Terrible news from Glasgow - my thoughts are with all those affected by this horrific accident."

Police Scotland launched a dedicated number - 01786 289070 - for anyone who has concerns about relatives or friends. It has also urged people in the city centre to let relatives know they are safe and well.

A major investigation is now under way to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Glasgow City Council offered to turn off the Christmas Lights in George Square as a mark of respect but police requested they be kept on to assist with their inquiry.

Six people were killed and eight others injured after an out-of-control bin lorry crashed into pedestrians in central Glasgow.

The council vehicle then crashed into the Millennium Hotel, near Queen Street station in George Square, at 14:30.

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Eyewitnesses described emergency services battling to save the lives of injured people on the street.

Police Scotland declared a major incident but said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash.

Anne: A terrible day in #Glasgow. Condolences to everyone affected by the tragedy at #GeorgeSquare

Gemma Clark: The emergency services in Glasgow are exceptional. last year #Cluthacrash this year #georgesquare & they act so fast to help.

Cara Pleym: Devastated by the events in #georgesquare today, thoughts are with the family and friends of those directly affected

Radio Clyde News tweets:, external Floral tributes already being placed close to scene of fatal bin lorry crash in #glasgow #georgesquare.

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First Minister Nicola Sturgeon

Just left Govan police station where I've been getting briefed on response to #georgesquare tragedy. My heart simply breaks for all affected.

Politicians, religious and civic leaders have spoken of their shock at today's incident.

Police Scotland

Police Scotland have confirmed that eight people are currently receiving treatment for their injuries in three city hospitals.

This is in addition to the six people who were fatally injured.

Scottish FA chief executive Stewart Regan , external Another tragedy for Glasgow to deal with this afternoon. Sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the George Square crash.

Speaking earlier this evening, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described today's events as "heartbreaking".

"This is a horrific and tragic incident," she said. "Horrific whenever it would have happened, but three days before Christmas it is absolutely heartbreaking.

"First and foremost my thoughts, and I'm sure the thoughts of everyone across Scotland and indeed the UK, are with those who have lost loved ones in this dreadful incident; everybody who has suffered injury; and of course those who witnessed this.

"All of our thoughts are with everyone affected, in any way."

Eyewitness Stephen McNeil described seeing the lorry mounting the kerb.

"I was coming out of a shop and we looked over to the left and we saw this woman screaming and this man on the floor," he said.

"We looked around the road further and we seen this bin lorry just mounting the kerb going left to right, just hitting people where they were standing.

"Such a horrible scene."

Speaking on Reporting Scotland, Chief Inspector Mark Sutherland said it currently does not appear that the numbers of those injured in George Square were "exceeding double figures".

He said that it was too early to say what had happened this afternoon.

Chief Insp Sutherland said: "We are now in an investigation and response phase and are working with our partners to make sure we get to the bottom of exactly why this happened.

"Eyewitnesses are currently being interviewed by detectives to establish exactly what happened and if anyone else has information then please come forward on our 101 number.

"We have put our a police helpline which is being very well used but if you are in the city centre please phone your love ones and let them know what you're safe and well."

Emma: My thoughts and prayers are with those affected in the tragic incident that happened in Glasgow today. #georgesquare

Karen Southern: Tragic news in Glasgow this evening. my thoughts and prayers are with those poor people who've lost loved ones #GeorgeSquare

Hilary Cubie: Thoughts are with everyone affected in the #georgesquare accident! So sad to hear something like that in the city you live in.

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