Scottish Police: Helicopter cew, pub patrons killed in crash
- 10 years ago
Eight people were killed and 14 others seriously injured when a police helicopter crashed into the roof of a packed Glasgow pub, trapping many inside in choking dust and debris, Scottish police said on Saturday (November 30).
Witnesses said the helicopter dropped from the sky like a stone onto the busy Clutha Pub in Scotland's biggest city on Friday night (November 29) while more than 100 people were crammed inside, listening to a live music concert.
The helicopter crew - two police officers and the civilian pilot - were among the dead and the others were discovered inside the wreckage of the building, Chief Constable of Police Scotland Stephen House told reporters. He said 14 others remained in hospital with serious injuries.
"We can now confirm that the number of fatalities involved in this incident has risen to eight. Three of these eight fatalities were found within the helicopter and were our colleagues in the helicopter crew. The remaining five people were found
Witnesses said the helicopter dropped from the sky like a stone onto the busy Clutha Pub in Scotland's biggest city on Friday night (November 29) while more than 100 people were crammed inside, listening to a live music concert.
The helicopter crew - two police officers and the civilian pilot - were among the dead and the others were discovered inside the wreckage of the building, Chief Constable of Police Scotland Stephen House told reporters. He said 14 others remained in hospital with serious injuries.
"We can now confirm that the number of fatalities involved in this incident has risen to eight. Three of these eight fatalities were found within the helicopter and were our colleagues in the helicopter crew. The remaining five people were found