Bicester Motion

As His Majesty’s High Sheriff of Oxfordshire, I want to express my heartfelt sympathy following the devastating fire at Bicester Motion.

This tragedy has claimed the lives of two firefighters and a member of the public, with others seriously injured. My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and the entire Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as they come to terms with this unimaginable loss. Their courage and selflessness remind us of the extraordinary risks our emergency services take every day to keep us safe.

My thoughts are also with everyone connected to Bicester Motion — a place of heritage, innovation, and pride for Oxfordshire. I know how much care and commitment has gone into building something truly special on that historic site, and I can only imagine the shock and sorrow being felt across their community.

This is a moment of real sadness for our county. I know Oxfordshire will stand together in sympathy and solidarity with all those affected.

John May CVO OBE DL

High Sheriff of Oxfordshire