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Shoreham Airshow defends safety record following crash Shoreham Airshow crash: Crane begins wreckage removal
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The organisers of Shoreham Airshow have defended the event's safety record as police warn the death toll could rise. A crane has started to remove debris from the Shoreham air crash site.
A Hawker Hunter jet crashed on to the A27 during an aerial display at the air show on Saturday. The Hawker Hunter jet came down on the A27 during an aerial display at the air show on Saturday.
At least 11 people are thought to have died but more bodies are expected to be recovered after the jet's wreckage is removed. At least 11 people are thought to have died but more bodies are expected to be recovered after the wreckage is removed.
The organisers of Shoreham Airshow have defended the event's safety record. Police have warned the death toll could rise.
Event organiser the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) said it took "safety arrangements very seriously".Event organiser the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) said it took "safety arrangements very seriously".
Andrew Hill, the pilot of the crashed jet, has been put in a medically-induced coma.Andrew Hill, the pilot of the crashed jet, has been put in a medically-induced coma.
His family said the 51-year-old from Sandon, near Buntingford in Hertfordshire, remained in a critical condition in hospital and they were "devastated and deeply saddened for the loss of life".His family said the 51-year-old from Sandon, near Buntingford in Hertfordshire, remained in a critical condition in hospital and they were "devastated and deeply saddened for the loss of life".
They also sent "prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected" and praised emergency services for their response to the crash.They also sent "prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected" and praised emergency services for their response to the crash.
The organisers of Shoreham Airshow defended the event's safety record as aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), said it was considering whether air show safety requirements should change. The organisers of Shoreham Airshow defended the event's safety record as aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it was considering whether air show safety requirements should change.
"Pilots and aircraft must meet rigorous safety requirements," which are regularly reviewed to ensure the "highest possible levels of protection," RAFA said."Pilots and aircraft must meet rigorous safety requirements," which are regularly reviewed to ensure the "highest possible levels of protection," RAFA said.
'Tragic events''Tragic events'
"We are offering every assistance to the Air Accident Investigations Branch as it seeks to establish the circumstances of the crash," it said in a statement."We are offering every assistance to the Air Accident Investigations Branch as it seeks to establish the circumstances of the crash," it said in a statement.
"At Shoreham we have always taken those safety arrangements very seriously."At Shoreham we have always taken those safety arrangements very seriously.
"The team at Shoreham have many years of experience in running air shows throughout the UK and all aircraft have to be certificated and all pilots authorised by the CAA before they are allowed to undertake display routines at any air show.""The team at Shoreham have many years of experience in running air shows throughout the UK and all aircraft have to be certificated and all pilots authorised by the CAA before they are allowed to undertake display routines at any air show."
RAFA also expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those killed during the "tragic events" and said its thoughts were also with people who had been injured. RAFA expressed its condolences to the families and friends of those killed during the "tragic events" and said its thoughts were also with people who had been injured.
'Like a bomb exploding' - eyewitness accounts'Like a bomb exploding' - eyewitness accounts
Who were the victims?Who were the victims?
Shoreham air crash: In picturesShoreham air crash: In pictures
Assistant Chief Constable of Sussex Steve Barry, said: "The number of highly likely dead remains at 11, but may rise. Assistant Chief Constable of Sussex Steve Barry, said the number of "highly likely" dead remained at 11 but was not expected to be greater than 20.
"However, we do not expect that figure to be greater than 20, probably fewer." He said there were cyclists and onlookers in the area at the time of the crash, making it "very complicated to establish who was where and who we can actually confirm has been a victim of this crash".
He said there were cyclists and onlookers in the area at the time of the crash.
"It makes it very complicated to establish who was where and who we can actually confirm has been a victim of this crash," he said.
A crane is due to be brought to the scene on the A27 in West Sussex to remove the plane's wreckage.
The victimsThe victims
Shoreham air crash: The victimsShoreham air crash: The victims
The CAA said it was "committed to holding a review" into current safety guidelines surrounding air shows.The CAA said it was "committed to holding a review" into current safety guidelines surrounding air shows.
In a statement, it said: "The safety standards that must be met by all major civil air displays in the UK are among the very highest in the world.In a statement, it said: "The safety standards that must be met by all major civil air displays in the UK are among the very highest in the world.
"All air display arrangements, including the pilots and aircraft, must meet rigorous safety requirements. Individual display pilots are only granted approval following a thorough test of their abilities."All air display arrangements, including the pilots and aircraft, must meet rigorous safety requirements. Individual display pilots are only granted approval following a thorough test of their abilities.
"Events of this nature are very rare, but we will now thoroughly examine the circumstances to establish if further improvements can be made.""Events of this nature are very rare, but we will now thoroughly examine the circumstances to establish if further improvements can be made."
At the scene: Frankie McCamley, BBC NewsAt the scene: Frankie McCamley, BBC News
The recovery operation is continuing. Later they'll be taking a crane on to the crash site to lift the wreckage of that plane and when they do that there are fears more bodies will be found.The recovery operation is continuing. Later they'll be taking a crane on to the crash site to lift the wreckage of that plane and when they do that there are fears more bodies will be found.
Behind me is the road, the A27, which remains closed as emergency services are still on the scene - still there trying to work out exactly what happened and trying to work their way through the wreckage, not just of the planes, but of the cars as well.Behind me is the road, the A27, which remains closed as emergency services are still on the scene - still there trying to work out exactly what happened and trying to work their way through the wreckage, not just of the planes, but of the cars as well.
The community here is still coming to terms with this terrible loss following the plane crash on Saturday. A lot of people, despite this awful weather, have been coming down and leaving flowers, leaving scarves and leaving candles.The community here is still coming to terms with this terrible loss following the plane crash on Saturday. A lot of people, despite this awful weather, have been coming down and leaving flowers, leaving scarves and leaving candles.
One message reads: "To all those who lost their lives - rest in peace."One message reads: "To all those who lost their lives - rest in peace."
Sussex Police said the crash site is spread over about 400 yards of the A27 and extends to the adjoining airfield. All of those who died are thought to have been on the road.Sussex Police said the crash site is spread over about 400 yards of the A27 and extends to the adjoining airfield. All of those who died are thought to have been on the road.
Steve Andrews, clinical operations manager at the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) described a scene of "utter devastation".Steve Andrews, clinical operations manager at the South East Coast Ambulance Service (Secamb) described a scene of "utter devastation".
He said: "Initially, when you see the scene... it takes you aback. It was a large scene of devastation.He said: "Initially, when you see the scene... it takes you aback. It was a large scene of devastation.
"Unfortunately, there was not a lot we could do for the casualties in the cars.""Unfortunately, there was not a lot we could do for the casualties in the cars."
Ambulance crews treated 14 people who were injured, including Mr Hill.Ambulance crews treated 14 people who were injured, including Mr Hill.
Were you at the Shoreham Air Show? Did you witness the crash? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences.Were you at the Shoreham Air Show? Did you witness the crash? You can email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences.
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