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| Shoreham air crash: First victims named | |
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| The first victims have been named after a vintage jet crashed into traffic while performing during Shoreham Airshow, killing seven people. | |
| The families of Worthing United footballer Matthew Grimstone, 23, and Matt Jones, 24, confirmed the deaths. | |
| Investigators are still combing the crash site after the jet failed to complete a loop-the-loop at the event in West Sussex on Saturday. | |
| The pilot, named locally as Andy Hill, is fighting for his life in hospital. | |
| In a tribute, the footballer's parents, Sue and Phil Grimstone said: "The family are in total shock at losing our dearest son Matthew so tragically at 23 years old. | |
| "He was the kindest person you could ever meet, with a great wit. | |
| "In his 23 years, we can honestly say he never lost his temper." | |
| Speaking on Facebook, Mr Jones' sister Becky said: "We are devastated to say Matt Jones was one of the fatalities." | |
| A further 14 people were injured, four of whom were taken to hospital, when the jet crashed on the A27 at 13:20 BST. | |
| Sussex Police have said it is possible that more bodies will be found at the scene. | |
| The force said it received about 40 calls from people concerned their relatives may have died or been injured in the crash. |