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| Britons 'among Thai crash dead' | Britons 'among Thai crash dead' |
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| UK nationals were among dozens of passengers killed when a plane crashed in Thailand on Sunday, Thai authorities have said. | UK nationals were among dozens of passengers killed when a plane crashed in Thailand on Sunday, Thai authorities have said. |
| The deputy governor of Phuket said Britons were among the 88 passengers confirmed dead. | The deputy governor of Phuket said Britons were among the 88 passengers confirmed dead. |
| However, nationalities were not available from the passenger list and the British ambassador said he could not confirm the deaths. | However, nationalities were not available from the passenger list and the British ambassador said he could not confirm the deaths. |
| Local media reported up to eight Britons were being treated in hospital. | Local media reported up to eight Britons were being treated in hospital. |
| At least one Briton is in intensive care. | At least one Briton is in intensive care. |
| The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed as it tried to land in heavy rain at Phuket, officials have said. | The aircraft burst into flames after it crashed as it tried to land in heavy rain at Phuket, officials have said. |
| 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 | 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 |
| The British ambassador to Thailand, Quinton Quayle, told BBC News 24: "I can confirm that there were British citizens on board and we do fear at this point that there may be British casualties. | The British ambassador to Thailand, Quinton Quayle, told BBC News 24: "I can confirm that there were British citizens on board and we do fear at this point that there may be British casualties. |
| "I don't want to say more than that because it would be irresponsible to speculate on numbers and clearly on names." | "I don't want to say more than that because it would be irresponsible to speculate on numbers and clearly on names." |
| He said consular teams from London, Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur were travelling to Phuket and he himself would be there early on Monday. | |
| The UK's honourary consul general is at the scene. | The UK's honourary consul general is at the scene. |
| The Foreign Office in London has set up an inquiry line for family members concerned about relatives. It is 020 7008 0000. | The Foreign Office in London has set up an inquiry line for family members concerned about relatives. It is 020 7008 0000. |
| In pictures: Thai crash Plane crashes in Thailand | In pictures: Thai crash Plane crashes in Thailand |
| Many of the budget airliner's passengers were foreigners, according to official sources. | Many of the budget airliner's passengers were foreigners, according to official sources. |
| The exact number of casualties is not clear, but Phuket's deputy governor Vorapot Rajsima said more than 40 survivors were being treated in hospital. | The exact number of casualties is not clear, but Phuket's deputy governor Vorapot Rajsima said more than 40 survivors were being treated in hospital. |
| 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. |
| The British ambassador said he had spoken to Thai officials to urge to them to identify the dead as quickly as possibly. | The British ambassador said he had spoken to Thai officials to urge to them to identify the dead as quickly as possibly. |
| "I don't want to cause distress for the family and friends of British passengers until we are quite clear on our facts," Mr Quayle added. | "I don't want to cause distress for the family and friends of British passengers until we are quite clear on our facts," Mr Quayle added. |
| If there were British fatalities, he said consulate officials would concentrate on giving assistance to their friends and family as well as helping the injured. | If there were British fatalities, he said consulate officials would concentrate on giving assistance to their friends and family as well as helping the injured. |
| Airline apology | Airline apology |
| 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. |
| It said: "One-Two-Go Airlines is deeply sorry for this accident and we will accept all responsibility for the passengers in this situation. We will do our best for your convenience." | It said: "One-Two-Go Airlines is deeply sorry for this accident and we will accept all responsibility for the passengers in this situation. We will do our best for your convenience." |
| Flight OG 269, operated by airline One-Two-Go, was landing after flying from the capital, Bangkok. | Flight OG 269, operated by airline One-Two-Go, was landing after flying from the capital, Bangkok. |
| The plane skidded off the runway in strong winds and driving rain, and then split in two as it hit small hills at the side of the runway. | The plane skidded off the runway in strong winds and driving rain, and then split in two as it hit small hills at the side of the runway. |
| 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. |