Police confirm 1 death in Glasgow helicopter crash

Police Scotland have confirmed one person has died and 32 people have been taken to hospitals in Glasgow after a police helicopter crashed through the roof of a busy city centre pub.

This morning rescue teams are at the scene on what is described as a “rescue recover” trying to find people trapped inside the Clutha pub, however police have revealed there is little hope of finding anyone else alive.

At least one person is confirmed dead after the helicopter crashed into the packed pub where more than 100 people were listening to a band, at 10.25pm on Friday.

Police have confirmed that a further 32 people have been taken to Victoria Infirmary, Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Western Infirmary with “multiple injuries” after the rescue operation by 125 firefighters.

Rescue teams said they had contacted people inside the pub overnight but have now said there is little hope of finding anyone else alive inside, according to Sky’s Scotland Correspondent James Matthews, who is at the scene.

The Police have given no details of what has happened to the crew of two officers and a civilian pilot on board the helicopter.

More to follow…..