Glasgow Archbishop Philip Tartaglia: "The circumstances could hardly be more tragic. I would ask any person of faith to pray for those who have died and their relatives and those who have been injured."

Church of Scotland Moderator John Chalmers: "The news from the city centre of Glasgow just a few days before Christmas is simply devastating. For the second year in a row Glaswegians will have to dig deep into their reserves of compassion and sympathy as they support the families of those who have been killed and injured today."

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Glasgow City Council leader Gordon Matheson: "This is a terrible tragedy and our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected, particularly the families of those who have lost their lives."

Glasgow Lord Provost Sadie Docherty: "This is shocking and upsetting. My thoughts and prayers are with the families of those affected by this terrible incident."