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Shoreham air crash death toll 'rises to 11' Shoreham air crash death toll 'rises to 11'
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The death toll from the Shoreham air crash where a vintage jet plummeted into traffic on a main trunk road is thought to have risen to 11, police have said.The death toll from the Shoreham air crash where a vintage jet plummeted into traffic on a main trunk road is thought to have risen to 11, police have said.
Specialist recovery teams have begun recovering bodies from the site after the crash on Saturday, when the number of deaths was initially given as seven.Specialist recovery teams have begun recovering bodies from the site after the crash on Saturday, when the number of deaths was initially given as seven.
It comes as the first victims of the accident were named by their families.It comes as the first victims of the accident were named by their families.
Investigators are still combing the crash site in West Sussex.Investigators are still combing the crash site in West Sussex.
Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry, from Sussex Police, said the 11 were "highly likely" to have died in the incident, but formal identification could not yet be given.Assistant Chief Constable Steve Barry, from Sussex Police, said the 11 were "highly likely" to have died in the incident, but formal identification could not yet be given.
They include Matt Jones, 24, and Worthing United footballer Matthew Grimstone, 23, whose families have confirmed their deaths.They include Matt Jones, 24, and Worthing United footballer Matthew Grimstone, 23, whose families have confirmed their deaths.
Jacob Schilt has been named by Brighton and Hove Albion Football Club, who said it was believed he had also died. Another Worthing United footballer, Jacob Schilt, is also believed to be among the victims, his club said.
The club said he was part of Worthing United's Sussex County League Division Two championship-winning side last season, and also played for an Albion supporters' team this year. In a statement, Worthing United FC said Mr Grimstone was their first team goalkeeper and was quiet and reserved, but with a "huge talent and a brilliant player with huge potential".
Club chairman Tony Bloom said: "The thoughts and prayers of everybody at the club are with Matt and Jacob's family and friends at this shocking time. Mr Schilt was a "tenacious midfielder, a skilful player, with an eye for goal", the club said.
"Our thoughts are also with all the people who have lost loved ones in this horrendous incident." Describing both men as essential members of last season's double-winning squad, the club said: "At this point, we don't know how or if we will cope with this."
Mr Barry said no-one on the airfield was injured but the pilot remained in a critical condition in hospital. The club said the thoughts and prayers of its members were with the men's families and friends.
Mr Barry said no-one on the airfield was injured but the pilot - named locally as former RAF pilot Andy Hill - remained in a critical condition in hospital. He was was pulled from the burning wreckage.
The status of the jet's ejector seats was yet to be determined, he said.
He said the removal of those who died will continue on Sunday and is likely to continue throughout Monday.He said the removal of those who died will continue on Sunday and is likely to continue throughout Monday.
It was "quite possible" more victims would be discovered, he added.It was "quite possible" more victims would be discovered, he added.
The large crash site remains a hazardous area with fuel still on the plane.The large crash site remains a hazardous area with fuel still on the plane.
Mr Barry said a crane would be brought in to lift the wreckage of the aircraft on Monday, when officers feared they may discover more dead.
An exclusion zone remains in place around the crash site.
He said the A27 may be closed for several days as the aircraft, vehicles and victims still had to be removed, and investigators had to carry out their work.
The road was also badly damaged in need of repair, he said.
The crash happened at 13:20 BST on Saturday as the Hawker Hunter jet came out of a loop manoeuvre.
It smashed into the A27 sending a fireball across the carriageway.
Police have urged people to think twice before posting "extremely graphic" images of the crash and its aftermath online.