Six people killed and eight injured in Glasgow bin lorry crash
Six people have been killed and eight others injured after an out-of-control bin lorry crashed into pedestrians in central Glasgow, the BBC reported.
The council vehicle then crashed into the Millennium Hotel, near Queen Street station in George Square, at 14:30.
Eyewitnesses described emergency services battling to save the lives of injured people on the street.
An eyewitness was "surprised" by the speed with which the emergency services arrived.
Police Scotland has declared a major incident but said there appeared to be nothing "sinister" about the crash.
A major investigation is now under way to establish the circumstances surrounding the crash.
Officers have also asked for anyone with photographs, videos or any type of mobile footage of the incident to contact them, using a dedicated email address.
Glasgow City Council offered to turn off the Christmas Lights in George Square as a mark of respect but police requested they be kept on to assist with their inquiry.