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Fourth Briton dies after helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon

Ellie Milward and with her husband Jonathan Udall, who died 12 days after a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon: Universal News And Sport (Europe)
Ellie Milward and with her husband Jonathan Udall, who died 12 days after a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon: Universal News And Sport (Europe)

A fourth Briton has died after a helicopter crash in the Grand Canyon earlier in February claimed three others.

Jonathan Udal, 32, is believed to have been on his honeymoon with Ellie Milward, 29 when the aircraft came down.

The pair were being treated in hospital in the US for critical injuries, alongside Jennifer Barham, 39, and pilot Scott Booth, 42.

A crowdfunding page had been set up to raise money for Mr Udal and Ms Milward and had received more than £21,000 of donations.

Chris Tucker, who set up the page, wrote: "It is with a very heavy heart that I must type this.

"Our good friend Jon Udall has succumb to his injuries.

"He was strong, brave and I will never forget him. I will update this page when possible. Ellie is critical and is continuing to fight. "

Becky Dobson, 27, her boyfriend Stuart Hill, 30, and his brother Jason Hill, 32, all died in the accident.

The three, who are originally from Worthing, West Sussex, died from multiple injuries, Mohave County Medical Examiner's Office said.

They had been celebrating Stuart Hill's 30th birthday with a trip to Las Vegas.

The helicopter crashed on tribal land in a section of the Grand Canyon outside of the national park where air tours are not as tightly regulated.

The cause of the crash is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board.

Agencies contributed to this report