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world1d ago

Five people, including two children, were rushed to hospital after a 15-vehicle crash on the M73 near Gartcosh.
The incident occurred shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Sunday on the M73 at Gartcosh Interchange.
Three fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit attended the scene, along with multiple ambulance crews.
Two patients were taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and two to the Royal Hospital for Children.
A fifth person was transported to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The northbound route was closed between Baillieston Interchange and Mollinsburn Interchange during emergency response.
The road reopened shortly before 4 a.m. on Monday after debris clearance.
Police were seeking comment from authorities as investigators assess the crash.
Amey SW Trunk Roads described the incident as a '15-vehicle RTC' and urged drivers to avoid the area.
The incident occurred at Gartcosh Interchange on the M73 in North Lanarkshire, east of Glasgow.

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Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell will earn more than £280,000 this year, with a further rise planned for 2026/27.
The column notes Farrell also received more than £134,000 to help buy a second home, describing it as taxpayer-funded housing support.
The author cites a 2023 incident where Farrell allegedly used an unmarked car chauffeured by a subordinate during severe weather.
The piece accuses Police Scotland of rising crime yet rewarding leadership with pay hikes and housing allowances.
The article links broader public sector pay rises to justify salary increases for ministers and police leadership.
The piece frames Police Scotland as unaccountable, with the Scottish Police Authority declining to discuss value for money.
The article notes substantial rises in crime including rapes and violent offences and questions funding adequacy.
A Cabinet Secretary received a pay rise of more than £70,000, illustrating broader government pay trends.
The column references the Brollygate dispute and political backlash as part of policing controversies.
The author argues victims and communities are neglected while leaders receive perks and raises.
The piece closes with a call for accountability and a critique of the government's funding approach.

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crime4h ago

Four masked men rammed a shop door and stole designer clothes in Livingston, Scotland.
A black Nissan Juke drove through a glass door to enable the raid, around 00:15.
The suspects loaded stolen rails into a secondary vehicle and fled the scene.
One car was set on fire after the raid, and the Audi was later found nearby with clothes inside.
Police described the operation as a carefully planned act with no regard for public safety.
Officers are appealing for information from the public and reviewing CCTV and dashcam footage.
Police are investigating the incident in Uphall and surrounding areas for further links.
The value of the stolen clothing has not yet been established by investigators.
Authorities are tracing the vehicles used and studying nearby surveillance footage.

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