Russian plane crash: Cameron says not certain bomb caused Egypt crash

Cameron spoke Thursday, shortly before a meeting with Egypt’s president. He said “there’s still an investigation taking place in Egypt. We need to see the results of that investigation.”

He said the British decision to suspend flights was based on “intelligence and information we had that gave us the concern that it was more likely than not a terrorist bomb.” He said that Britain wants “to start as soon as possible” to bring tourists home, and empty planes will be flying out from Britain to bring people back. But Cameron cautioned that it would take “some time” to bring everyone back.

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According to Cameron, the crash of a Russian jet in Egypt was “more likely than not” caused by a bomb.

The U.K. grounded all flights to and from Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula Wednesday, stranding thousands of British tourists.

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Cameron has said that he has “every sympathy” with the Egyptians, who rely so on heavily on tourism, but that he had to “put the safety of British people first.” Cameron spoke in 10 Downing Street on Thursday.

He says British officials are not yet certain the plane was bombed, but it’s a “strong possibility.”

He says he would call Russian President Vladimir Putin later in the day to discuss the crash.