Nicola Sturgeon
Scotland's first Minister Nicola Sturgeon looks at flowers near the scene of the crash in George Square Reuters

Two grandparents and their granddaughter were among those killed when a bin lorry crashed into a crowd of pedestrians in Glasgow city centre.

Jack and Lorraine Sweeney, aged 68 and 69, and 16 year-old Erin McQuade were named on social media by relatives on Tuesday (23 December).

A memorial service has been held for six people killed when the lorry lost control and careered into a hotel after climbing the pavement.

The service took place at St George's Tron, close to the scene of Monday's tragedy in George Square.

Candles were lit and a minute's silence was observed, at the ceremony led by Rev Alastair Duncan, who said that "each death was a personal tragedy."

Floral tributes are placed near to the scene of yesterday's bin lorry crash
Floral tributes are placed near to the scene of yesterday's bin lorry crash on December 23, 2014 in Glasgow, Scotland. Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

"It has been said that people make Glasgow. But yesterday, Glasgow lost some of her people, and others were terribly injured," he said.

A further eight people remain in hospital receiving treatment for injuries sustained in the crash.

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