Cathedral priests help Glasgow rescue workers after fatal helicopter crash on feast day of Scotland's patron saint

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The Archbishop of Glasgow joins priests in supporting the community this St Andrew’s Day after police helicopter crashes into city centre Clutha Vaults pub, near St Andrew’s Cathedral.

“We pray for our city of Glasgow, which is in mourning today,” Archbishop Tartaglia says.

A police helicopter crashed on to the roof of the Glasgow pub last night, claiming eight lives and injuring more than 32 people. Police Scotland confirmed there were three people on board the helicopter, two officers and a civilian pilot. Police, firefighters and medical teams worked through the night after the helicopter drop of out the sky ‘like a stone,’ on to the roof of the bar at 10.25pm last night, according to eyewitnesses. Rescue workers remain at the scene and it is not known how many people are still trapped inside the pub.

Full report: sconews.co.uk/news/33305/we-pray-for-our-city-of-glasgow-which-is-in-mourning-today/
 
I saw the breaking news just after it happened. It was a truly shocking scene. The pub which it hit was a very popular one and went back generations. Who could have imagined that a helicopter would come crashing through the roof?

It just goes to show how close anyone can be to death at any time. So sad.

The victims are in my prayers, as are their families and those gravely injured. May God Bless them.
 
The rescue phase seems to be over, with eight deceased and fourteen hospitalized with serious injuries.

My prayers and condolences to all affected.
 
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