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Daimler chauffeur was Shoreham air crash victim | |
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The driver of a Daimler limousine is the fourth victim of the Shoreham air crash to be identified. | |
The family of Maurice Abrahams, 76, from Brighton, said he enjoyed his work chauffeuring his "beloved Daimler car". | |
Pictures of a Daimler were shown soon after a vintage jet crashed into traffic on the A27 at the Shoreham Airshow. The limousine was on its way to pick up a bride for her wedding. | Pictures of a Daimler were shown soon after a vintage jet crashed into traffic on the A27 at the Shoreham Airshow. The limousine was on its way to pick up a bride for her wedding. |
Eleven people are thought to have died, but searches are continuing. | Eleven people are thought to have died, but searches are continuing. |
Earlier, a crane was used to remove the wreckage of the aircraft. | Earlier, a crane was used to remove the wreckage of the aircraft. |
It had been feared more victims would be discovered, but police said no more bodies were found on Monday. | It had been feared more victims would be discovered, but police said no more bodies were found on Monday. |
Steve Barry, Sussex Assistant Chief Constable, said searches could still discover more bodies but would not speculate on a number. | Steve Barry, Sussex Assistant Chief Constable, said searches could still discover more bodies but would not speculate on a number. |
He said more than 200 people had reported concerns for missing relatives or friends. | He said more than 200 people had reported concerns for missing relatives or friends. |
The Hawker Hunter jet came down on the A27 on Saturday. All of those who died are thought to have been on the road, which remains closed. | The Hawker Hunter jet came down on the A27 on Saturday. All of those who died are thought to have been on the road, which remains closed. |
'Never the same' | 'Never the same' |
Emergency teams are now focusing on recovering the victims who were found, Mr Barry said. | Emergency teams are now focusing on recovering the victims who were found, Mr Barry said. |
The site has also been extended beyond the initial 400yd (365m) zone that was first identified. | The site has also been extended beyond the initial 400yd (365m) zone that was first identified. |
Mr Barry said the aircraft would be taken to Farnborough for examination, and vehicles and other debris still had to be removed from the scene. | Mr Barry said the aircraft would be taken to Farnborough for examination, and vehicles and other debris still had to be removed from the scene. |
"I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham," he said. | "I appreciate that things will never be the same again in Shoreham," he said. |
But he said emergency teams were determined to provide answers to those who had lost loved ones. | But he said emergency teams were determined to provide answers to those who had lost loved ones. |
'Like a bomb exploding' - eyewitness accounts | |
Who were the victims? | |
Shoreham air crash: In pictures | |
Highways England said the A27 was expected to remain closed in both directions until Saturday. | Highways England said the A27 was expected to remain closed in both directions until Saturday. |
A spokesman said highways officers were supporting the investigation and would then repair the damaged road surface. | A spokesman said highways officers were supporting the investigation and would then repair the damaged road surface. |
West Sussex coroner Penny Schofield said identifying the victims of the crash would be a slow and painstaking operation. | West Sussex coroner Penny Schofield said identifying the victims of the crash would be a slow and painstaking operation. |
"The fire was so intense and the scale of the damage so vast, it means that we must very carefully remove the remains in a way that will lead to a formal identification," she said. | "The fire was so intense and the scale of the damage so vast, it means that we must very carefully remove the remains in a way that will lead to a formal identification," she said. |
She said inquests would be opened and the deceased released to their families once formal identification process was complete. | She said inquests would be opened and the deceased released to their families once formal identification process was complete. |
Books of condolence have been opened by three local authorities and the flag is flying at half-mast at County Hall in Chichester. | Books of condolence have been opened by three local authorities and the flag is flying at half-mast at County Hall in Chichester. |
The victims | The victims |
Shoreham air crash: The victims | Shoreham air crash: The victims |
The pilot of the crashed jet, Andrew Hill, 51, of Sandon, near Buntingford in Hertfordshire, is in a medically-induced coma in hospital where his condition is critical. | |
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". | |
The Shoreham Airshow organiser, the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA), said it was assisting the Air Accident Investigations Branch investigation and defended the event's safety record. | |
In a statement, RAFA said: "The team at Shoreham have many years of experience in running air shows throughout the UK. | |
"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 confirmed Mr Hill was not originally meant to pilot the plane. Chris Heames was originally listed as the pilot in the air show's programme, but it was decided last month that Mr Hill would fly the aircraft instead. | |
Air shows | |
Other air shows across the country are due to go ahead, many including a minute's silence in memory of those killed in the Shoreham crash. | |
Those going ahead include: | |
The aviation regulator the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced "significant restrictions" on vintage jets in air displays following the crash. | |
It said the ban on the Hawker Hunter remained in place and other aircraft would be limited to flypasts. Aerobatics will not be permitted. | |
At the scene: Simon Jenkins, BBC Sussex | |
Floral tributes are growing on the footbridge over the River Adur. | |
There are hundreds of bouquets pinned to the side of the bridge. | |
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. | |
A Brighton and Hove Albion scarf is twirled round the flowers. | |
People are spontaneously going down to the bridge that is the focal point where all the shock and disbelief locally has been focused. | |
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