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| Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river | Sydney seaplane: Six dead as aircraft crashes in river |
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| Six people have died after a seaplane crashed into a river in Australia some 30 miles (50km) north of Sydney. | Six people have died after a seaplane crashed into a river in Australia some 30 miles (50km) north of Sydney. |
| The crash happened on the Hawkesbury River near the suburb of Cowan. | The crash happened on the Hawkesbury River near the suburb of Cowan. |
| Police divers have recovered six bodies from the wreckage, which is lying in 13m (43ft) of water. | Police divers have recovered six bodies from the wreckage, which is lying in 13m (43ft) of water. |
| Unconfirmed reports say the casualties included an 11-year-old boy, the pilot and four British nationals. The single-engine aircraft belonged to sightseeing flight company Sydney Seaplanes. | |
| Investigators do not yet know why the plane crashed. | Investigators do not yet know why the plane crashed. |
| Acting Superintendent Michael Gorman said the "recovery operation continues" at the site where the single-engine aircraft crashed. | Acting Superintendent Michael Gorman said the "recovery operation continues" at the site where the single-engine aircraft crashed. |
| The British Foreign Office said: "Officials from the British consulate are in contact with local authorities in relation to a seaplane accident near Sydney. Staff are ready to provide consular assistance." | The British Foreign Office said: "Officials from the British consulate are in contact with local authorities in relation to a seaplane accident near Sydney. Staff are ready to provide consular assistance." |
| An eyewitness, Myles Baptiste, told the broadcaster 9News that the plane was 500m (1,640ft) from him when it hit the water. | An eyewitness, Myles Baptiste, told the broadcaster 9News that the plane was 500m (1,640ft) from him when it hit the water. |
| "It made a tight right-hand turn and as it actually turned around, the wings dipped and it nosedived straight into the water," he said. | "It made a tight right-hand turn and as it actually turned around, the wings dipped and it nosedived straight into the water," he said. |
| A woman at the scene told local TV the weather had been "a bit bumpy" but "nothing to be concerned about". | A woman at the scene told local TV the weather had been "a bit bumpy" but "nothing to be concerned about". |
| It is not yet clear whether divers will be able to recover the seaplane itself on Sunday or will have to wait until Monday. | It is not yet clear whether divers will be able to recover the seaplane itself on Sunday or will have to wait until Monday. |
| Sydney Seaplanes offers scenic flights over local tourist attractions and waterways including the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Pittwater, as well as the Hawkesbury River region. | Sydney Seaplanes offers scenic flights over local tourist attractions and waterways including the Opera House, the Harbour Bridge and Pittwater, as well as the Hawkesbury River region. |
| The firm said it was suspending all operations until further notice and was helping police with the investigation into the cause of the crash. | The firm said it was suspending all operations until further notice and was helping police with the investigation into the cause of the crash. |
| "All at Sydney Seaplanes are deeply shocked by this incident and the resulting loss of life. We wish to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the passengers and pilot who were tragically killed," the company said in a statement. | "All at Sydney Seaplanes are deeply shocked by this incident and the resulting loss of life. We wish to pass on our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of the passengers and pilot who were tragically killed," the company said in a statement. |
| Are you in the area? Did you witness the crash? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. | Are you in the area? Did you witness the crash? Share your experiences by emailing haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk. |
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