After horror accident on way to match
The rest of the family gathered the survivors further down the road, assessing their injuries.
He said: “We got 16 out. There was eight left in the bus when the emergency services arrived.
“They couldn’t be moved for various reasons.
“The dead man was slumped on the back seat. I don’t think he was strapped in.”
He said the driver didn’t mention what had happened and was reluctant to leave the vehicle while there were still passengers onboard.
Martin added: “He didn’t seem to have many injuries apart from some cuts to his hands.
“I think that came from trying to break the window, I have some minor cuts too.
“The driver seemed to be in real shock.
“We tried to save as many people as we could. It’s real sadness to learn someone lost his life.”
The tight-knit community where the supporters’ club is based was last night in shock.
A barmaid in the Auld Pub in Kirkconnel where the club was also based said the community was in mourning.
She said: “He rarely came in here but was well-known in the community.
“It’s very upsetting what’s happened. No one can believe it.”
One woman who was on the coach but he did not wish to be named said it was a horrifying experience.
The woman, who injured her leg and shoulder in the crash, said: “The bus swerved and then it tipped on its side sending us flying. There were people shouting. It was awful.
“I saw blood on my leg and then realised my leg was cut and I had a glass shard lodged in there from climbing out of the window.
“A young boy was cut out of the bus by the paramedics. Everyone was treated for shock and then taken to hospital for further treatment. It’s a tragedy that someone has died.”
Last night, tributes began flooding in for the dead fan.
Rangers assistant manager David Weir said: “There are things more important than football.
“Our thoughts are with the people involved, the families involved and I’m sure the club will be very supportive in regards to anything they can do to help the situation.”
The other side of the Old Firm released a statement passing on their condolences.
A Celtic spokesperson said: “In relation to news of today’s accident involving Rangers supporters on their way to the match, everyone at Celtic sends our sincere condolences following the death of a supporter.
“We would like of course to also offer our best wishes to all those involved in this accident.
“We understand a significant number of people have been affected and our thoughts are very much with them at what will be a difficult time for all these supporters and their families.” Nith Valley Loyal Rangers Supporters’ Club said in a statement: “The club would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and concern at this sad time.”
A Police Scotland spokesman said inquiries into the crash were ongoing.
Rangers FC said in a statement: “The club would like to thank everyone for their good wishes and concern at this sad time.” Ryan’s family in Northern Ireland and Sanqhuar did not wish to comment last night.
Sarah can’t believe this ... was just crying when I heard about Ryan