Horrible scenes, made worse by the fact there is no good outcome from this.
Leicester City owner’s helicopter crashes in car park | Five deaths including Chairman
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If I’ve learnt anything from the media regards to football stuff, it’s that BBC is definitely one of the more reputable sources out there for information and I really don’t think their level of journalists would speak out over half rumours, speculation and conjecture on live television.
Not to be insensitive, but given the seriousness of the reporting of the situation and obvious suppressing of information, i'm already expecting the worst but hope for the best. RIP to all those onboard and condolences to their their families.
Praying for all those involved.
Awful news. 
Hmm... it has been a few hours now, starting to get worried why we haven’t gotten any news/proof of life for Puel here.. I mean, the newspapers know all the facts now (but can’t really publish anything specific of course), but they could say Puel is at home to make the rumors go away. Very worrying.
As it is an air crash the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will have to get involved which may explain the lack of statements from emergency services so far.
EDIT: They have sent a team to Leicester: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-aaib-is-sending-a-team-to-leicester
EDIT: They have sent a team to Leicester: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-aaib-is-sending-a-team-to-leicester
Believe there were no manager interviews shown after the Leicester game on MOTD either.
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Puel was interviewed post game I listened live to his Radio Leicester interview
I think the AAIB may have control over the crash site and the power to review the evidence. I am not sure how this relates to the recovery of victims.
Some information here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...aaib-briefing-note-for-the-emergency-services
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-we-investigate/how-we-investigate
Some information here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publi...aaib-briefing-note-for-the-emergency-services
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/how-we-investigate/how-we-investigate
Hope the lad comes home safely. Must be so terrifying for that family.
Let's hope he's OK.
I noticed this too...
Puel was interviewed after the match but earlier someone posted that French media had said he was on the helicopter.
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From what I have read French and Spanish media sources are identifying the names of multiple casualties but as far as I know there have been no UK based reports, bar the unconfirmed reports mentioned on the BBC
Because the football doesn’t matter
BBC reporter at the scene saying they don’t know who was on board yet.
French and Spanish are making it up and guessing.
How would they know? I doubt if Puel was on board that his relatives are making calls to journalists at this time.
Incident like this it can take time to identify the bodys.
Well that's got to be rubbish, they'd have a flight log surely.
Of course they know by now, and that’s why the silence is worrying so long after the accident. The media already have the articles written.
Yeah.
I don't think there's much doubt that there would have been post-match interviews but they're speculating that they weren't shown out of respect.
They would have a flight plan logged with air traffic control but if it is a private plane or helicopter then the owner(s) would be able to invite extra passengers if there is room.
Very concerning there has been no qoutes from Puel about the tragedy.
They have to let the families know first so I'm sure nothing will come out just yet.
Christ, this is just getting worse...
Likely the case. With the owner being Thai, I'd have to guess that nothing will be announced until all of his family & contacts over there have been informed (if he was on board, that is). I reckon we'll have full details on who was in the copter by the morning.
Just heard about this, hands were shaking as I was desperately trying to confirm if it was in or out the stadium. Terrible terrible stuff
Youd think Puel and the owner would put out statements by now.
Its pretty clear now that the owner was on board. The club will have informed Puel and other employees to keep quiet until the statement is released in the morning.
I don’t think Puel was on board. He is supposed to live locally and the helicopter was probably off to London.
This could end up been one of English footballs saddest days, with Glen hoddle been sick too.
That makes sense.
Would be great if United and Everton could get the Leicester crest on the sleeve of jersey tomorrow instead of premier league badge.
Just seen this its terrible. Really hope for the best, really fear the worst.
I get the feeling the BBC report was an inexperienced presenter getting ahead of herself and saying something on air she shouldn't have. There's YouTube video going around that appears to show everyone getting on the helicopter (although it's not immediately clear when this footage was filmed) and it doesn't look like Puel was there.
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england...breaking&ns_source=twitter&ns_mchannel=social
Sadly does seem the Leicester owner was on board.
Sadly does seem the Leicester owner was on board.
That's such a tragic accident.
Anyways, I guess we all knew the owner would have been on board. The chopper wouldn't have taken off, if it was meant for him
Anyways, I guess we all knew the owner would have been on board. The chopper wouldn't have taken off, if it was meant for him