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A police helicopter has crashed into a busy pub on the banks of the River Clyde in Glasgow, the BBC reported.

The crash happened at The Clutha in Stockwell Street at 22:25 on Friday.

Police Scotland confirmed there were three people on board. It has been reported that about 120 people were in the pub at the time.

There have been "numerous" casualties but police have not confirmed whether anyone has died. Several people are still trapped inside the pub.

Eyewitnesses have reported seeing the helicopter "falling like a stone."

As he left the Accident and Emergency Department of Glasgow Royal Infirmary, a member of staff who did not want to be interviewed was asked how serious the injuries were. He replied with one word: "Very."

First Minister Alex Salmond said: "Given an incident of this scale we must all prepare ourselves for the likelihood of fatalities."

A telephone number for members of the public who are concerned about relatives who may have been involved in the Glasgow helicopter crash has been established.

The Police Scotland Casualty Bureau number - 0800 092 0410 - is now live.

Callers should only contact the Casualty Bureau number if they have concerns for relatives who may have been in the Clutha pub or surrounding area at the time of the incident.

A large area of the city centre has been cordoned off.

The emergency services could be seen on the roof of the pub trying to rescue people from inside.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said it had a specialist urban search and rescue crew at the scene.