Scottish copter crash: At least 8 dead, but a 'miracle' more not killed

By David Simpson and Chelsea J. Carter, CNN

Updated 8:06 PM ET, Sat November 30, 2013

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The wreckage of a police helicopter is lifted from the collapsed roof of Clutha pub in Glasgow on Tuesday, December 2. Eight people have been killed and 14 seriously injured since a police aircraft crashed into a downtown pub.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – The wreckage of a police helicopter is lifted from the collapsed roof of Clutha pub in Glasgow on Tuesday, December 2. Eight people have been killed and 14 seriously injured since a police aircraft crashed into a downtown pub.
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Rescuers work to lift the police helicopter wreckage from the roof of the pub on December 2.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Rescuers work to lift the police helicopter wreckage from the roof of the pub on December 2.
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A police officer lays flowers new the pub on Sunday, December 1.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – A police officer lays flowers new the pub on Sunday, December 1.
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Members of the public wait on Sunday to lay flowers near to the Clutha pub in Glasgow.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Members of the public wait on Sunday to lay flowers near to the Clutha pub in Glasgow.
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Rescue workers in Glasgow, Scotland, tend to the scene Saturday, November 30, where a police helicopter crashed into the Clutha Bar.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Rescue workers in Glasgow, Scotland, tend to the scene Saturday, November 30, where a police helicopter crashed into the Clutha Bar.
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The damaged helicopter rests on the roof of the Clutha Bar.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – The damaged helicopter rests on the roof of the Clutha Bar.
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Emergency workers sift through wreckage.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Emergency workers sift through wreckage.
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Rescue workers search for survivors inside the pub.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Rescue workers search for survivors inside the pub.
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Emergency crews arrive at the scene of the crash.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Emergency crews arrive at the scene of the crash.
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Police markings can be seen on some of the helicopter wreckage.
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Helicopter crashes into Glasgow pub – Police markings can be seen on some of the helicopter wreckage.
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Emergency workers inspect the roof of the pub.