Updated statement: 20.10 hours Friday 16 May 2025
Following the announcement from Thames Valley Police, Daniel Geoghegan, CEO, Bicester Motion has commented:
“The last 24 hours have been tragic in so many ways.
For the families of those we have lost, the incredible and brave emergency services who have worked tirelessly, our team who has worked relentlessly and the wider Bicester and Oxfordshire community which has shown the most generous support and kindness.
I wanted to first pay tribute to the three lives that have been lost.
To Jennie Logan and Martyn Sadler, the two firefighters who so bravely tackled the scene. The epitome of selfless service.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to their families and loved ones. They have gone above and beyond under unprecedented circumstances. No words can ever make up for what has happened, but they are all very much in our hearts.
And to Dave Chester, who ran Chesters & Sons his family business, who has had a long history with the estate - indeed from man and boy.
He joined us 12 years ago when we first bought the site and, with his wife and two sons, has been a pillar of our whole business community.
We considered him a member of our team, part of the fabric of our estate and a friend to us all.
Whenever you had a question, you would “just ask Dave”, not just him but his whole family as they all cared about this place just as much as we do.
Our whole community used to say that “Dave always had our back.” Yesterday, he was doing just that – the epitome of his selfless spirit.
We will cherish you Dave and you will be sorely missed, and we send our utmost love to Sue, Jordan and Riley.
We continue to pray for the two firefighters in hospital.
Today we mourn together as a whole community and as an extended family.
We will always remember with love those who selflessly served.
Thank you everyone for your support."
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Updated statement: 10.00 hours Friday 16 May 2025
"We are deeply saddened to share the tragic news that two firefighters and a close friend of the site have lost their lives. There are no words at times like this, but our thoughts and prayers are with their families and loved ones.
We pray for the two firefighters in hospital.
The bravery shown by the emergency services teams has been overwhelming. We are grateful for all the support and especially the exceptional work by all in such unprecedented circumstances.
The strength and kindness of the Bicester community, of which we are proud members, has truly shown itself.
The site will remain closed over the weekend as we continue to work closely with the emergency services.
Thank you for your understanding at this time."
Updated statement: 01.34 hours Friday 16 May 2025
"Further to the incident this evening, we are grateful to the community for their kind words and support. We continue working closely with the emergency services. At the direction of the emergency services, the site will be closed on Friday 16 May and over the weekend. A further statement will be made as appropriate."
First statement: Thursday 15 May 2025
A spokesperson for Bicester Motion says:
"We are aware of an incident which has happened at Bicester Motion.
Emergency services have been called and are attending on-site.
At this stage, we simply wish to communicate that the company appreciates the concern from Bicester residents and is working with the emergency services. A further statement will be made as appropriate.”