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Glasgow Helicopter Crash - Twitter becomes centre for condolences and praise for public who tried to help

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By Gillian West, Social media manager

November 30, 2013 | 7 min read

A Police Helicopter crash in Glasgow city centre last night has saw mourners and supporters turn to social media to offer their condolences and praise for the people of Glasgow and also appeal for blood to help those injured.Shortly after 10:30pm the twin-engined Eurocopter EC135 T2 came down on the roof of The Clutha in Glasgow’s Stockwell Street.Scottish Sun editor Gordon Smart witnessed the crash from the roof of a nearby multi-story car park and immediately tweeted the news.

Revelers inside the pub, who were there watching ska band Esperanza, also began tweeting as soon as the accident occurred.With others turning to social media to let their friends and family know they were safe.As the events unfolded Twitter users turned to the site to offer their thoughts and condolences with those nearby reporting on what was happening. First minister Alex Salmon also took to Twitter in the early hours of Saturday morning to comment on the event.The aftermath of the crash this morning has seen many appeals for blood donations using social media.
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