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Shoreham air show plane crash live: Fighter jet accident as crowds watch on in horror Shoreham air show plane crash live: Fighter jet accident as crowds watch on in horror
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A fighter jet areoplane has crashed at a country air show on Saturday.A fighter jet areoplane has crashed at a country air show on Saturday.
  
  
  
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Details around the crash at Sussex Air Show remain scare, however, it would appear that the pilot of the Hawker Hunter was pulled from the burning wreckage of his aircraft after it came down. The Hawker Hunter jet, which was peforming a display at the Sussex air show, is believed to have crashed on the A27 outside Brighton.
The unidentified man is said to be recovering in hospital, although it remains unclear who else has been hurt. Sussex Police confirmed that "serveral people" were injured when the plane came down, with some reports indicating that the aircraft may have struck vehicles on the motorway as it came down.
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Shoreham Air Show tweeted that there had been a "major incident". Shoreham Air Show tweeted that there had been a "major incident" and subsequently evacuated all those attending the show.
There has been a major incident outside the airfield boundary. The emergency services are responding. Updates will follow when availableThere has been a major incident outside the airfield boundary. The emergency services are responding. Updates will follow when available
The Hawker Hunter has crashed at #Shoreham. This is a truly awful scene. pic.twitter.com/MZ1i55qLNAThe Hawker Hunter has crashed at #Shoreham. This is a truly awful scene. pic.twitter.com/MZ1i55qLNA
Plane crash at #Shoreham Airshow, A27 CLOSED both directions, 2 cyclists killed and cars hit. Show now closed. pic.twitter.com/gBFzsm8WubPlane crash at #Shoreham Airshow, A27 CLOSED both directions, 2 cyclists killed and cars hit. Show now closed. pic.twitter.com/gBFzsm8Wub
The aircraft may have crashed on the A27 outside Brighton, near where the show is held. Spectators have been told that it may be several hours before they can leave.
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