THE family of a young woman who died living on the streets in Glasgow has suffered a second tragedy.
A woman, who has not been named, died on January 17. She was found dead in a tent in Watson Street near Gallowgate.
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It has now emerged her younger sister died just days later.
A fundraising page has been set up to try and help the pair's mother with funeral expenses.
So far, it has raised £715 in six days.
Mackinnon’s Bar in Gallowgate near Glasgow Cross has shared the fundraising page and is encouraging people to donate.
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No-one from the bar wished to comment on the sisters' deaths or the fundraising effort.
The page has been set up by a Sandra Paterson Murdoch, who said the woman’s younger sister had pneumonia and her health deteriorated.
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On the GoFundMe page, she said: “No mother should have to bury their child let alone two.
"I'm trying to take the burden away from her with funeral bills etc she should be grieving not worrying how she's going to manage paying for 2 funerals thanks for reading.”
Anyone who wishes to donate to help the family can donate here.
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