Glasgow helicopter crash: McKeown plays after rescue duties
Written by author on December 1, 2013
Stranraer captain and firefighter Frank McKeown played in a fourth-round Scottish Cup tie just hours after carrying out “traumatic” rescue duties at the Glasgow helicopter crash scene.
McKeown was one of more than 100 firefighters working through the night at The Clutha pub, before playing against Clyde.
“Obviously it was a bit of different build-up to a game,” said McKeown.
“Last night was a bit traumatic – an hour [of sleep] is what I got.”
He continued: “The emergency crews there did a great job.”
Eight people are now confirmed to have died after a police helicopter crashed into the busy pub in Glasgow city centre.
A minute’s silence was observed at all Scottish Cup matches yesterday in remembrance of those involved.
The match at Broadwood finished 1-1 and will go to a replay at Stair Park in Stranraer.
