Police Helicopter crashes into Glasgow UK bar.


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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!!

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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?

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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