MISERY FOR GLASGOW

We were shocked to hear the news about the bin lorry running out of control, killing 6 people and injuring at least 8 more in central Glasgow today. So far it appears that the cause of the accident hasn't been identified, although a witness is reported to have said that the driver was slumped over the wheel of the lorry.

It's only just over a year since Glasgow was hit by tragedy when a helicopter crashed through the roof of the Clutha Bar.

I was following the story earlier on Twitter and I wanted to say it never ceases to amaze me what wonderful people Glasgow has. Taxi drivers were offering to take people home, or to hospital...for free. One guy said that if anyone needed a room for the night he had one spare... 

Of course I'm sure that Glasgow is not unique in this; there are great people everywhere from Rothsay to Reykjavik to Rangoon. But Glasgow has certainly got their fair share of them. What warmth.

There's nothing comforting you can say when something like this happens. All across Scotland tonight people are thinking of you, Glasgow. Tonight we are all Weegies.

I should add that messages have been coming on Twitter from all sorts of people, The Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland sent his condolences, along with The Prime  minister of the Uk, the leader of Plaid in Wales.

Just left Govan police station where I've been getting briefed on response to #georgesquare tragedy. My heart simply breaks for all affected

Nicola has just been briefed in the local police station and tweeted that she was heartbroken. I know it's a twee thing to say, but somehow tragedy at Christmas seems to be even worse than at other times, although of course if it affects you personally, it doesn't matter a damn when it is. It's just horrific.

Let's remember too the work of the fire, police and ambulance services and NHS Scotland.