Scot Among Ukraine Crash Dead

A Scottish man is believed to have been one of ten Brits killed in the Malaysian Airline crash over Ukraine.

44-year-old Stephen Anderson reportedly went to school in Inverness and over 20 years with the RAF, including running the search and rescue team at Lossiemouth.

A total of 298 people died on Malaysian Airlines flight MH17, including 80 children.

The First Minister has described the incident as an "appalling atrocity" and has calling for an international investigation to take place "quickly and effectively".

Alex Salmond said: 

“We have learned today that one Scot is known to have died in this appalling atrocity. As we prepare to welcome the Commonwealth Games to Scotland, we should note that around a third of the 298 victims came from Commonwealth nations. On behalf of the Scottish Government and the people of Scotland, I extend my condolences to their family, and to the families of all of the victims who have died in this horrific event.

“It is now vitally important that an international investigation into the cause of the crash proceeds swiftly and effectively, and that investigation teams are given full access to the crash site.

“The Scottish Government is in touch with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to ensure that any and all relevant expertise and experience in Scotland will be made available to the investigation now and in the coming weeks."