Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Dozens have people have been injured after a police helicopter crashed into the roof of a busy pub in Glasgow City Centre. People at the scene say there are people still trapped in the venue and emergency services have been dragging customers out of the premises. The aircraft hit The Clutha on Stockwell Street, which faces onto the river Clyde. David Cameron, Ed Miliband, and Scotland's Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturegon have all taken to Twitter to express their concern for those involved in the horrific incident. Reports say around 200 people have been taken to a nearby Holiday Inn for treatment. The emergency services have also been trying to get onto the roof to get access into the pub. Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2515854/The-chopper-dropped-like-stone-Dozens-injured-police-helicopter-crashes-pub-roof-Glasgow-city-centre-packed-live-music-performance.html Thoughts are with everyone involved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdanster Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Holy ###### :/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaffney Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Reports say around 200 people have been taken to a nearby Holiday Inn for treatment. Aren't wounded people usually taken to a hospital, not sure what treatment you can get at a hotel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted November 30, 2013 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just watching the news on this just now. Odd why they didn't ditch in the Clyde, although they probably didn't have much of an option/time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theyarecomingforyou Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Aren't wounded people usually taken to a hospital, not sure what treatment you can get at a hotel. One would assume they are only minor injuries and the intention is to avoid congesting the hospital(s) needed for the more serious injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Aren't wounded people usually taken to a hospital, not sure what treatment you can get at a hotel. If the hotel was right there it would be much better than trying to treat them outside in the dark and cold. The hospital may have been too far away and maybe they needed emergency treatment, or their injuries may not have been that severe and a trip to the hospital could wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted November 30, 2013 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2013 If the hotel was right there it would be much better than trying to treat them outside in the dark and cold. The hospital may have been too far away and maybe they needed emergency treatment, or their injuries may not have been that severe. Glasgow has tons of hospitals, but the hotel is right across the road so it's a safe waiting place for emergency services. They aren't going there for treatment lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Glasgow has tons of hospitals, but the hotel is right across the road so it's a safe waiting place for emergency services. They aren't going there for treatment lol The article says they were, but it's the Daily Mail so who knows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nashy Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Aren't wounded people usually taken to a hospital, not sure what treatment you can get at a hotel. They would be giving them triage on the scene before either sending them to hospital, or sending them home. It's very common. Anibal P 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Just watching the news on this just now. Odd why they didn't ditch in the Clyde, although they probably didn't have much of an option/time. The pilot might have thought they stood a chance and tried to land on a flat surface i.e the pub roof and probably did this due to lack of time or due to pedestrians and vehicles in the immediate area, then the roof gave way. I know the pub very well!! One would assume they are only minor injuries and the intention is to avoid congesting the hospital(s) needed for the more serious injuries. Taking people with minor injuries to a hotel makes perfect sense as it means those with more serious injuries are taken straight to hospital for urgent treatment. Glasgow does not have "tons" on hospitals, There is the Royal Infirmary and the Western Infirmary both of which are within about 30 mins of each other and of course the Southern General which would be used for specialist treatment. Nashy 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torolol Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 safe to say those 200 only suffer minor injuries? this is DailyMail wording we talking about Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted November 30, 2013 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2013 There's definitely not 200 people in the pub. It's a tiny place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted November 30, 2013 Member Share Posted November 30, 2013 That's just terrible. My thoughts and prayers go out to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 There's definitely not 200 people in the pub. It's a tiny place. More like 120 and its not as small as you think!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrunknMunky Veteran Posted November 30, 2013 Veteran Share Posted November 30, 2013 More like 120 and its not as small as you think!! Not guessing, I know :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 More info http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-25165057 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Not guessing, I know :p So do I! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McKay Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Unless the pilot had no control of the helicopter he's going to be in deep ######, trying to land on a roof with no helipad, unproven whether it could take the weight? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Unless the pilot had no control of the helicopter he's going to be in deep ****, trying to land on a roof with no helipad, unproven whether it could take the weight? No one knows the cause of the crash and eye witnesses say there may have been engine failure. Landing on the roof may have been a safer option, the pilot probably didn't expect to go through the roof. But until everything is confirmed this is all just speculation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Statement to be released by Police Scotland "soon" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie Ride Posted November 30, 2013 Author Share Posted November 30, 2013 Police Scotland have confirmed that there have been many casualties but have not confirmed fatalities as yet. Are in contact with people trapped within the building. 125 Firefighters in attendance along with other agencies, working to make the building safe. https://www.facebook.com/PoliceScotland#!/PoliceScotland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 TV here reports an engine failure. Thing is, if chopper loses power they can put into a free-wheeling configuration known as auto-gyro - it's decent causes the blades to spin and provide enough lift for a semi-soft landing. Problem: if the failure is at a low altitude auto-gyro isn't always that effective as it takes time to engage etc. Splat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exotoxic Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Aren't wounded people usually taken to a hospital, not sure what treatment you can get at a hotel. When you have lots of people to deal with you need to set up a triage to assess and prioritize injuries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocM Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Exactly. They''ll set up where ever there is space- tents in parking lots, football fields, school gymnasium, hotels, whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
He's Dead Jim Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 Local news says to "prepare for fatalities"... :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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