Police have named the six victims killed when a bin lorry ploughed into pedestrians and Christmas shoppers in Glasgow city centre.

The dead included three members of one family – Erin McQuade, 18, and her grandparents Jack and Lorraine Sweeney, all from Dumbarton.

Gillian Ewing, 52, from Edinburgh, Stephenie Tait, 29, from Glasgow, and Jacqueline Morton, 51, from Glasgow, were also killed.

The names were released by Police Scotland as the Queen sent a message of condolence to the people of the city.

In the message, sent to Lord Provost of Glasgow Sadie Docherty, the Queen said: “Prince Philip and I were saddened by the news of the tragic accident in Glasgow yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers go to the families of those who have lost loved ones and to those who have been injured.”

Ten people were injured in the crash, with six – including the driver of the bin lorry – still being treated in Glasgow hospitals.

Four patients remain in Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

It is thought the driver might have fallen ill at the wheel as he travelled up Queen Street and his vehicle hit a pedestrian outside the Gallery of Modern Art.

The truck continued, hitting several other people and coming to a halt only when it crashed in to the side of Millennium Hotel in George Square.

A Glasgow City Council spokeswoman said there were two other crew members at the time, but the condition of the men is not known.

Police have now removed the steel cordons which had been put up round the crash site.

Chief Superintendent Andy Bates said: “I’m aware that some members of the public may have video or images of the incident and it would be helpful if they could send them.”

Prince Philip and I were saddened to hear the news

He added that a report on the crash would be submitted to the procurator fiscal.

Mr Sweeney was a former president of Bramalea Celtic supporters club in Canada. A statement posted on the supporters’ club Facebook page described their “great shock and sadness.”

Miss McQuade worked at the luxury Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond. A spokesman said: “We have lost one of our brightest and dedicated members of housekeeping staff.”

Ms Tait was a primary school teacher at St Philomena Primary in Glasgow. Head teacher Catherine Gallagher said the “entire school community is deeply saddened by this tragic news”.

She added: “Stephenie was an excellent young teacher, dedicated to the children. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this time.”

Yesterday a special prayer service was held for the victims at the nearby St George’s Tron parish church.

The Rev Stuart Smith, moderator of Glasgow Presbytery of the Church of Scotland, said: “In just a few minutes, a scene of celebration and festive lights in George Square turned to devastation and despair.”

The service was attended by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson.

Ahead of the service, Ms Sturgeon said Glasgow was waking with a “broken heart” but praised the city’s resilience.

She said: “This city will pull together to support those who have been affected, not just in the days ahead but in the weeks and months to come.”

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