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| Eight British nationals are believed to have died in the plane crash on the Thai island of Phuket, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said. | Eight British nationals are believed to have died in the plane crash on the Thai island of Phuket, Foreign Secretary David Miliband has said. |
| A further three Britons remain in hospital, one of them in a critical condition, Mr Miliband added. | A further three Britons remain in hospital, one of them in a critical condition, Mr Miliband added. |
| Earlier a Foreign Office rapid deployment team arrived on the island. | Earlier a Foreign Office rapid deployment team arrived on the island. |
| Two UK passengers, Peter Hill from Manchester and Ashley Scott Harrow from Co Down, have been praised for hauling people from the burning plane. | Two UK passengers, Peter Hill from Manchester and Ashley Scott Harrow from Co Down, have been praised for hauling people from the burning plane. |
| Among those who are feared to have been killed are Neil Slater, 43, and his wife Helen, 31, from Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire. | |
| Also believed to be dead are Steve Saunby and Susan Howell, who are also from Scunthorpe. | |
| The families of both Mr and Mrs Slater have issued a joint statement, in which they speak of the couple's devotion for one another. | |
| FOREIGN OFFICE INQUIRIES People who are concerned about relatives can call the Foreign Office on 020 7008 0000 or Thailand directly on 00 66 859 11 34 38 NI death in Thai crash Thai airport wind alert 'faulty' | |
| It said: "Neil and Helen were really looking forward to their holiday. They have been together for nine years and got married in Thailand in August 2003. | |
| "They are totally devoted to each other. They work together 24 hours a day and are a great team, they do everything together. | |
| "Both have been in the pub trade for many years, most recently co-owning and managing the Yarborough Hotel in Gainsborough." | |
| Emotional support | Emotional support |
| In a statement Mr Miliband said: "Everyone will have been shocked by the news of the air crash in Thailand on Sunday. | In a statement Mr Miliband said: "Everyone will have been shocked by the news of the air crash in Thailand on Sunday. |
| "My thoughts are with all of those who have been affected, and particularly with the families of the eight British nationals we now believe lost their lives. Three British nationals remain in hospital, one of them in a critical condition. | "My thoughts are with all of those who have been affected, and particularly with the families of the eight British nationals we now believe lost their lives. Three British nationals remain in hospital, one of them in a critical condition. |
| "Led by our ambassador, Quinton Quayle, Foreign Office staff are offering all assistance that they can." | "Led by our ambassador, Quinton Quayle, Foreign Office staff are offering all assistance that they can." |
| Helen and Neil Slater were on a holiday to South East Asia | |
| A Foreign Office spokeswoman said 27 British officials were now in Phuket helping those affected by the crash. | A Foreign Office spokeswoman said 27 British officials were now in Phuket helping those affected by the crash. |
| A rapid deployment team of 11 staff, including three Red Cross volunteers, arrived on the island earlier on Tuesday. They arrived with relatives of those involved. | A rapid deployment team of 11 staff, including three Red Cross volunteers, arrived on the island earlier on Tuesday. They arrived with relatives of those involved. |
| The team is providing emotional support to survivors and their families. | The team is providing emotional support to survivors and their families. |
| At least 89 people were killed when the One-Two-Go Airlines aircraft skidded off a runway. A Northern Ireland man has been confirmed among the dead. | At least 89 people were killed when the One-Two-Go Airlines aircraft skidded off a runway. A Northern Ireland man has been confirmed among the dead. |
| On Monday University of Ulster student Aaron Toland, 22, from Londonderry, was confirmed dead by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. | On Monday University of Ulster student Aaron Toland, 22, from Londonderry, was confirmed dead by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs. |
| Emergency exit | Emergency exit |
| Thai police say they have identified 36 dead foreigners. | Thai police say they have identified 36 dead foreigners. |
| The UK's ambassador to Thailand, Quinton Quayle, said he believed "that several British citizens have died on the flight". | The UK's ambassador to Thailand, Quinton Quayle, said he believed "that several British citizens have died on the flight". |
| He said his team would be working to look after the survivors and the arriving relatives and to assist Thai officials in identifying the dead. | He said his team would be working to look after the survivors and the arriving relatives and to assist Thai officials in identifying the dead. |
| According to reports, two men caught up in the incident were praised for their heroism in helping fellow passengers out of the burning wreckage. | According to reports, two men caught up in the incident were praised for their heroism in helping fellow passengers out of the burning wreckage. |
| I just pulled it [the door] That is when it half opened - after that we were out Passenger Ashley Scott Harrow | I just pulled it [the door] That is when it half opened - after that we were out Passenger Ashley Scott Harrow |
| Peter James Hill, 35, from Manchester and Ashley Scott Harrow, 27, from Moira, Co Down, were said to have helped save several people by forcing open an emergency exit, the Daily Telegraph reported. | Peter James Hill, 35, from Manchester and Ashley Scott Harrow, 27, from Moira, Co Down, were said to have helped save several people by forcing open an emergency exit, the Daily Telegraph reported. |
| Mr Harrow, speaking from his hospital bed, told Sky News of the struggle to open the door along with Mr Hill, who was sitting next to him on the plane. | Mr Harrow, speaking from his hospital bed, told Sky News of the struggle to open the door along with Mr Hill, who was sitting next to him on the plane. |
| "Peter was trying to open the top of the door, I think I was looking for a lever on the bottom, but I couldn't find it...and then after that we still couldn't get it open. | "Peter was trying to open the top of the door, I think I was looking for a lever on the bottom, but I couldn't find it...and then after that we still couldn't get it open. |
| "Then I could smell the fumes coming at us...after that I maybe panicked a wee bit. I just grabbed the top handle and Peter was kicking the door. | "Then I could smell the fumes coming at us...after that I maybe panicked a wee bit. I just grabbed the top handle and Peter was kicking the door. |
| "I just pulled it. That is when it half opened - after that we were out." | "I just pulled it. That is when it half opened - after that we were out." |
| Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram, who visited survivors in hospital yesterday, reportedly described Mr Hill as a hero who "pulled two people out at his own risk". | Thai Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram, who visited survivors in hospital yesterday, reportedly described Mr Hill as a hero who "pulled two people out at his own risk". |
| Some 123 passengers, mostly foreigners, and seven crew were on board the flight from Bangkok to the tourist resort of Phuket. | Some 123 passengers, mostly foreigners, and seven crew were on board the flight from Bangkok to the tourist resort of Phuket. |
| The Thai Ministry of Public Health has issued a partial list of 31 foreign survivors, including five Britons. | The Thai Ministry of Public Health has issued a partial list of 31 foreign survivors, including five Britons. |
| Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he had been "deeply saddened" by the loss of life. | Prime Minister Gordon Brown said he had been "deeply saddened" by the loss of life. |
| In pictures: Thai crash Survivors flee wreckage | In pictures: Thai crash Survivors flee wreckage |
| He added that he was grateful to the Thai authorities for their help. | He added that he was grateful to the Thai authorities for their help. |
| Survivors described how the plane, operated by a Thai budget airline, smashed through a wall and broke up, before bursting into flames. | Survivors described how the plane, operated by a Thai budget airline, smashed through a wall and broke up, before bursting into flames. |
| In the meantime, investigators probing the crash say they have found the flight recorders from Flight OG 269. | In the meantime, investigators probing the crash say they have found the flight recorders from Flight OG 269. |
| Thai ministers said the black boxes would be sent to the US for analysis and they hoped to know the cause of the accident in several weeks' time. | Thai ministers said the black boxes would be sent to the US for analysis and they hoped to know the cause of the accident in several weeks' time. |
| The BBC's Andrew Harding said there is still no final word on why the plane crashed but it has been reported that the pilot was warned about strong winds at the airport. | The BBC's Andrew Harding said there is still no final word on why the plane crashed but it has been reported that the pilot was warned about strong winds at the airport. |
| In a recorded statement, One-Two-Go Airlines, which is owned by Orient Thai Airways, apologised for the accident. | In a recorded statement, One-Two-Go Airlines, which is owned by Orient Thai Airways, apologised for the accident. |
| The Foreign Office in London has set up an inquiry line for family members concerned about relatives. It is 020 7008 0000. Airline One-Two-Go have also set up hotline numbers: +66 (0)85 911 3438 and +66 (0)85 911 4297 | The Foreign Office in London has set up an inquiry line for family members concerned about relatives. It is 020 7008 0000. Airline One-Two-Go have also set up hotline numbers: +66 (0)85 911 3438 and +66 (0)85 911 4297 |
| Are you affected by the crash? Are you in Phuket? If you have any information you would like to share with the BBC please use the form below. | Are you affected by the crash? Are you in Phuket? If you have any information you would like to share with the BBC please use the form below. |
| You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 0044 (0)7725 100 100 | You can send your pictures and moving footage to yourpics@bbc.co.uk or text them to 0044 (0)7725 100 100 |
| Read terms and conditions on sending photos and video | Read terms and conditions on sending photos and video |
| When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. | When taking photos or filming please do not endanger yourself or others, take unnecessary risks or infringe any laws. |