Seven people killed in plane crash at UK air show

Seven people died when a plane crashed near an air show in southern England on Saturday, the BBC reported.

Another person had life-threatening injuries, the broadcaster said.

A police spokeswoman said she was unable to comment on the report. Earlier, emergency officials said a small plane taking part in the air show in Shoreham, near Brighton, hit several cars on a busy road.

Here are some reactions to the crash:

RAFA #Shoreham airshow: the Hawker Hunter has crashed on or near the A27. Terrible news. Our houghts go out to Andy Hill's (pilot) family.

— Paul Rogers (@SS401) August 22, 2015

Too many tragedies in flying of late. Horrified to hear of #Shoreham crash. Thoughts are with those affected and those who lost their lives.

— Will Wilshere (@Whawshadow) August 22, 2015

A friend was really close. Has lots of pictures. So very sad #Shoreham pic.twitter.com/QvLhynWNyv

— Ian Fowler (@ian_wfc) August 22, 2015

Feeling very sorry for the families of people who died in the plane crash at the Shoreham air show. What a terribly sad, unfortunate event.

— Dakota Blue Richards (@DakotaBlueR) August 22, 2015