The final death toll from the Shoreham air crash could rise to 20, Sussex Police say.
A Hawker Hunter jet crashed on to the A27 during an aerial display at the Shoreham Airshow on Saturday.
More bodies are expected to be recovered after the removal of the jet later.
Assistant Chief Constable of Sussex Police Steve Barry said: "It's too early to tell but I'd be surprised if [the death toll] doesn't go above 11."
He said there were cyclists and onlookers in the area at the time of the crash.
"If it would be below 20 then that would be probably the best estimate that I could give you at this stage," he said.
"It makes it very complicated to establish who was where and who we can actually confirm has been a victim of this crash."
A crane is due to be brought to the scene on the A27 in West Sussex to remove the plane's wreckage.
The Civil Aviation Authority said it was "committed to holding a review" into current safety guidelines surrounding air shows.
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