The two identities of an Australian mother and son killed in a plane crash earlier today have been revealed.
By ABC
Victorians Carol Friday and her son Greig have been named as the Australian victims of the Germanwings plane crash in the French Alps.
The 68-year-old nurse and the 29-year-old engineer were on holiday in Europe and were passengers on the Airbus A320 plane which went down killing all 150 board.
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop named the pair before Question Time in Federal Parliament.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with them at this unimaginably difficult time,” Ms Bishop said.
She said the family issued a statement through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Ms Bishop read part of it to Parliament.
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“Our family is in deep disbelief and crippled with sadness and would like to ask for privacy,” the statement said.
“Carol was a loving mother of two, a devoted wife to her husband, Dave, and a sister to three brothers. She celebrated her 68th birthday on March 23.
“Greig was to turn 30 on April 23. He was a loving son to Carol and Dave and an exceptional brother to his sister, Alex. He was adored by all his family and friends.
“Carol and Greig were enjoying a few weeks holiday together at the start of his European stay where Greig was to teach English this year.
“They were both extraordinary and exceptional people who were loved by many, who they loved in return.
