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Shoreham Airshow crash: Crane begins wreckage removal Shoreham Airshow crash: Crane begins wreckage removal
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A crane has started to remove debris from the Shoreham air crash site.A crane has started to remove debris from the Shoreham air crash site.
The Hawker Hunter jet came down on 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 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.
Andrew Hill, the pilot of the crashed jet, has been put in a medically-induced coma. His family said they were "devastated" by the incident. The aircraft was expected to be fully removed by the end of the day but the A27 was expected to closed until at least Wednesday, said Sussex Police.
Andrew Hill, the pilot of the crashed jet, has been put in a medically-induced coma. His family said they were "devastated".
The 51-year-old from Sandon, near Buntingford in Hertfordshire, remains in a critical condition in hospital.The 51-year-old from Sandon, near Buntingford in Hertfordshire, remains in a critical condition in hospital.
In a statement, his family said said they were "devastated and deeply saddened" by the loss of life and sent "prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected". In a statement, his family said they were "devastated and deeply saddened" by the loss of life and sent "prayers and heartfelt condolences to the families of all those affected".
They praised emergency services for their response to the crash.They praised emergency services for their response to the crash.
The aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it was considering whether air show safety requirements should change.The aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it was considering whether air show safety requirements should change.
The organiser of the Shoreham Airshow, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), has defended the event's safety record, saying it takes "safety arrangements very seriously".The organiser of the Shoreham Airshow, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), has defended the event's safety record, saying it takes "safety arrangements very seriously".
"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," RAFA 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," RAFA 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 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 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 remained at 11 but was not expected to be greater than 20. 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.
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, making it "very complicated to establish who was where and who we can actually confirm has been a victim of this crash".
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: Simon Jenkins, BBC SussexAt the scene: Simon Jenkins, BBC Sussex
The crane that will remove the aircraft is in position now. It's about 250ft in height and cables have been dropped down from it. Floral tributes are growing on the footbridge over the River Adur.
They will secure the fuselage of the aircraft but that will depend on how damaged it was by the impact. There are hundreds of bouquets pinned to the side of the bridge.
Once they are confident that is safe, it will be removed and taken away to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch in Farnborough. One very poignant one is directed at the two footballers for Worthing United, Matthew Grimstone and Jacob Schilt, one of whom worked as a groundsman for Brighton and Hove Albion.
Emergency services have warned people in the vicinity they don't know what they will find, if anything, under the plane. A Brighton and Hove Albion scarf is twirled round the flowers.
We are reminded again what a sensitive site this is and how many people lost their lives. People are spontaneously going down to the bridge that is the focal point where all the shock and disbelief locally has been focused.
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 was spread over about 400 yards of the A27 and extended 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 the pilot.
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