Two cyclists among dead at air show crash in the UK

Unconfirmed reports said that two tourists – cyclists – were killed in a crash at a UK airshow in Shoreham.

Unconfirmed reports said that two tourists – cyclists – were killed in a crash at a UK airshow in Shoreham.

More people are feared dead after a fighter jet taking part in the Shoreham air show crashed on to a road.

Sussex police said the aircraft hit four cars on the A27 just north of Brighton city airport, where the Royal Air Forces Association air show was being held.

The Royal Sussex County hospital said it was put on alert for a major incident at 2pm. A spokesman said it had received two casualties, one in a critical condition and one with minor injuries.

The plane involved โ€“ a Hawker Hunter single-seat fighter jet โ€“ was attempting a loop but failed to pull out.

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