A CARE worker has died on her way to work in the extreme weather facing Scotland.
Elaine McNeill, a carer with 15 years experience, was reportedly found in the snow on Kippen Street on Wednesday morning.
Elaine was carrying out her duties as a home carer before losing contact with her manager who raised the alarm.
One colleague said: "I can't believe it. She was young and such a lovely person.
"My heart goes out to her husband and kids."
Speaking to the Evening Times, another colleague said: "We are all in shock and can't believe what has happened."
Police Scotland say they attended a report of a women who had become ill on her way to work, and are not treating the death as suspicious.
Her employer, Cordia, paid tribute to Elaine and ensured they were looking into the circumstances of her death.
A spokesman said: "We are shocked and saddened to hear about the death of Cordia employee, Elaine McNeill in the Milton area of Glasgow.
"Elaine worked with Cordia for 15 years as a popular and valued member of our Home Care team.
“We don’t have any further details about the circumstances of the incident but will be working with the authorities.
“Our thoughts are with her family at this time.”
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