Rippington family: We’re devastated by loss

In a statement released by the Foreign Office, the Rippington family comment on the coach crash in France:

"We, as a family, are devastated at the tragic loss of Peter, a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle, friend and teacher.

"We are still extremely concerned about the health of his wife, Sharon, who was injured and is still recovering in hospital in France. Sharon is accompanied by her daughter Amy, who escaped the incident with minor injuries.

 "Until they are safely home we ask that our privacy is respected and that we are left to grieve with our friends and family."