In pictures: Glasgow pub helicopter crash
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Thirty-two people have been taken to hospital after a helicopter crashed into the roof of a Glasgow pub on Friday night. The Clutha Vaults, close to the River Clyde, was busy with drinkers at the time.
Police Scotland confirmed it was its service helicopter that had crashed. In a statement, the force said there was a crew of three on board consisting of two police officers and a civilian pilot.
The wreckage of the helicopter, with police insignia, is visible in this photograph taken by Jan Hollands.
Scottish Fire and Rescue said 15 engines were at the scene. Some of the 125 firefighters worked on the roof and in the cellar of the bar.
Eyewitness - and Scottish Sun editor - Gordon Smart said he saw a helicopter "dropping at great speed" from the sky. Police Scotland have declared it a major incident.
Prime Minister David Cameron tweeted: "My thoughts are with everyone affected by the helicopter crash in Glasgow - and the emergency services working tonight."
Some of the injured have been taken to the nearby Holiday Inn, while others are being treated at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Western Infirmary and the Victoria Infirmary
The Scottish Ambulance Service confirmed that several crews were at the scene as well as a Special Operations Team.
Labour MP Jim Murphy was near the scene when the crash happened. He tried to help those fleeing the pub.
Assistant Chief Officer Lewis Ramsay said firefighters had made contact with people still in the building - but it was difficult to tell how many were trapped inside.
At first light, firefighters began to cover the wreckage of the helicopter and the roof of the pub.
As the emergency services worked at the scene on Saturday morning, one of the yellow rotor tips from the helicopter remained visible.
Jan Hollands watched emergency workers help casualties from the wrecked pub within minutes of the crash.
- Published30 November 2013