A helicopter has crashed into a pub in the city centre of Glasgow. The police helicopter crashed at around 10.25pm when The #Clutha pub was full of people listening to folk music. The wreckage of the helicopter could be seen from the street with the rotor blades and tail still seen sticking out of the top of the building.
The police confirmed there was 8 people killed including those on the helicopter. There were 32 people sent to hospital in ambulances. The police said that a rescue operation was still underway this morning, with two officers and a civilian believed to be on board the helicopter. The incident comes on a day of celebration for Scotland, St Andrew's Day.
The response of the public and emergency services has been praised in the aid of rescuing those inside and treating the injured. The area of the city is still cordoned off as investigations begin.
There have been reports from some witnesses that the helicopter came down on top of the flat roof of the Clutha before the roof gave way after a few seconds. Whether the helicopter had tried to land or indeed did crash into the building it is unconfirmed.
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