Victim’s funeral
Liam Sweeney, one of the crash victims, is buried. The service is held at St Mary’s Cathedral in Newcastle. The 28-year-old man was a fan of Newcastle United. Newcastle head coach Alan Pardew and team captain Fabricio Coloccini attend the service. A team scarf and shirt were put on his coffin. Prince Charles also expresses his condolences to Sweeney’s father:
My wife and I just wanted you to know how very much our hearts go out to you following the truly unimaginable tragedy of the loss of your son, Liam.