McRae feared dead in aircraft crash

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Strathclyde Police said that the 39-year-old star was believed to be on board the aircraft, which crashed at Jerviswood, near Lanark, at about 4.10pm on Saturday.

There were four people on board, but no formal identifications have taken place yet. The force confirmed there were no survivors from the accident.

A statement released by the force on Saturday stated: "We can now confirm that four people were on board the helicopter which crashed in a wooded area, in Jerviswood."

It added: "The bodies were found within the helicopter, which is owned by Mr Colin McRae of Jerviswood House, Lanark. It is believed he was on board the helicopter however until formal identification has taken place, we will not be able to confirm the identities of those onboard."

Police were remaining at the scene through the night where a thorough search of the area continued.

Air Accidents Investigation Branch staff will carry out a full investigation into the cause of the crash.

Strathclyde Police cordoned off the area, including a private road up to the McRae family house which is set in several acres of ground.

McRae, a licensed pilot who owns a helicopter, is married to Alison and has two children Hollie and Johnny.

He became the first Briton to win the World Rally Championship drivers' title in 1995 and hails from a well-known motor racing family in Scotland.