CNN says earlier reports that the burned Glasgow terrorist died of his injuries are incorrect; he’s alive but in critical condition.

LONDON, England (CNN) — The United Kingdom raised its terrorism threat level to critical, the highest level possible, Saturday after a vehicle plowed into the terminal building at Scotland’s busiest airport and burst into flames. Authorities at the highest levels are assuming the fiery incident in Glasgow is directly linked to the discovery Friday of two explosives-laden cars in London.

One of two men who drove the car into the terminal’s main entrance was in critical condition at a hospital. It was erroneously reported earlier that he had died.

Police and witnesses in Glasgow described an SUV-style vehicle in flames being driven at full speed toward the building. Witness Jackie Kennedy told the BBC that a man got out of the car, went to the back and pulled out a can of fuel, which he poured on himself and ignited.

“The guy was in flames and seemed to be enjoying himself,” Kennedy said. …

Jim Manson said he saw a car “with a couple of guys in it trying to push their way into the airport terminal building.”

The vehicle “suddenly caught fire” as one of the two — himself on fire — tried to open up the back of the car, Manson told British television. There was then a small explosion, and the front of the terminal appeared to catch fire.

“Everyone just ran,” Manson said. “We’re absolutely terrified, you can imagine. The first thing on all our minds was: Is there an accident? Is there a terrorist attack?”

Of course, in America these days we’re blessed with posturing morons who think the attack was incredibly funny: NO QUARTER: Glasgow’s Burning—Run For Your Lives.

UPDATE at 6/30/07 3:21:18 pm:

Allahpundit says there may have been a third suspect who died in the Jeep.