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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. |
Another Worthing United footballer, Jacob Schilt, is also believed to be among the victims, his club said. | Another Worthing United footballer, Jacob Schilt, is also believed to be among the victims, his club said. |
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". | 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". |
Mr Schilt was a "tenacious midfielder, a skilful player, with an eye for goal", the club said. | Mr Schilt was a "tenacious midfielder, a skilful player, with an eye for goal", the club said. |
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." | 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." |
The club said the thoughts and prayers of its members were with the men's families and friends. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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. | 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 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. | 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. | 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. | Police have urged people to think twice before posting "extremely graphic" images of the crash and its aftermath online. |
At the scene: Nick Tarver, BBC News | |
Unlike the blue skies of yesterday, the site is overcast and grey. | |
I can see two abandoned cars that were damaged in the crash and subsequent fireball - the backs of the vehicles are smashed in. | |
Police have put up a large cordon surrounding the crash site as air crash investigators continue their work. The police tape runs for about two miles along two junctions of the main A27 trunk road that connects the Sussex coastal towns. | |
It looks as though some people who were at the show yesterday are still here. I'm seeing people leaving in dribs and drabs, and I can hear a mournful bagpipe being played near the airport. | |
The first floral tributes have been tied to the perimeter fence of the air field. | |
And people have held a minute's silence for the people who died at a service at St Mary de Haura Church in Shoreham. |