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Popham air crash: Six-year-old survivor 'will need support' | Popham air crash: Six-year-old survivor 'will need support' |
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A six-year-old boy whose parents were killed in a light aircraft crash will need the support of those close to him, his school has said. | |
Lewis and Sally Tonkinson, aged 50 and 44, of Cookhill, Worcestershire, died in the crash in Hampshire on Saturday. | Lewis and Sally Tonkinson, aged 50 and 44, of Cookhill, Worcestershire, died in the crash in Hampshire on Saturday. |
Their son George has been receiving treatment at Southampton General Hospital for serious injuries. | Their son George has been receiving treatment at Southampton General Hospital for serious injuries. |
His school, King's Hawford in Worcester, said in a statement he was conscious and recovering. | His school, King's Hawford in Worcester, said in a statement he was conscious and recovering. |
Headmaster Jim Turner said the school was "deeply saddened" by the accident. | Headmaster Jim Turner said the school was "deeply saddened" by the accident. |
"George is a lovely boy. He will need the support of those close to him at this difficult time," he added. | "George is a lovely boy. He will need the support of those close to him at this difficult time," he added. |
"Our thought and prayers are with them all." | "Our thought and prayers are with them all." |
The company Mr Tonkinson co-founded, Pinnacle Marketing Communications, said the couple's death would leave "a big gap in the lives of the great many people that knew and loved them". | The company Mr Tonkinson co-founded, Pinnacle Marketing Communications, said the couple's death would leave "a big gap in the lives of the great many people that knew and loved them". |
Simon Flatt, director of the company, said: "Lewis and I were close friends for more than 30 years and for over half that time we were also business partners. | Simon Flatt, director of the company, said: "Lewis and I were close friends for more than 30 years and for over half that time we were also business partners. |
"I will miss him more than words can say, both personally and professionally. | "I will miss him more than words can say, both personally and professionally. |
"Our thoughts are with their families and, in particular, for George's speedy recovery." | "Our thoughts are with their families and, in particular, for George's speedy recovery." |
The aircraft came down in Blackwood Forest, south of the A303 near Popham airfield. | The aircraft came down in Blackwood Forest, south of the A303 near Popham airfield. |
It had taken off from Bembridge on the Isle of Wight earlier on Saturday afternoon, police said. | It had taken off from Bembridge on the Isle of Wight earlier on Saturday afternoon, police said. |
Post-mortem examinations will take place on Tuesday. | |
Mr Turner said staff at the school would talk to the children and hold a special assembly. | Mr Turner said staff at the school would talk to the children and hold a special assembly. |
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