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Scottish Secretary comments on Glasgow helicopter crash

Alistair Carmichael speaks of 'deep shock' at tragic events in Glasgow.

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Office of the Secretary of State for Scotland and The Rt Hon Alistair Carmichael MP
Published
30 November 2013
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Alistair Carmichael

Commenting on the helicopter crash in Glasgow on Friday night, Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael said:

鈥淚 share Scotland鈥檚 deep shock at the tragic events which unfolded in Glasgow last night.

鈥淭he news of fatalities and injuries in this incident casts a dark shadow over the whole country today.

鈥淭he ongoing efforts of our emergency services are first rate and show the bravery and professionalism of our responders. The public鈥檚 response, both at the time and in the aftermath, has been overwhelming.

鈥淢y thoughts are with the bereaved and all those affected by this terrible incident.鈥�

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Published 30 November 2013