Corrections policy

Accident information develops over time. Early reports can be incomplete or later revised by investigators. We correct the record promptly and transparently.

Our commitment

• We fix factual errors as soon as we can confirm the correct information.
• We update developing reports as reliable new details become available.
• We do not quietly delete reporting to hide a mistake; significant corrections are noted.

How to request a correction

Anyone — including people involved in an incident, their families, or responding agencies — can request a correction or update through our corrections form. Helpful details include the report URL, what is inaccurate, the correct information, and any supporting documentation (a report number, an agency statement, or another verifiable source).

How we review requests

• Requests supported by official documentation are prioritized.
• We verify against available public information before changing a report.
• If we need more detail, we'll follow up at the email you provide.
• We may decline changes we cannot verify, and will explain why where practical.

How updated reports are marked

When a report changes, we update its last-updated date and, where relevant, its status (for example, Developing → Updated). Our summaries are original and written from available public information; we describe what is confirmed and clearly flag what is still unknown.

Removal requests

We consider good-faith requests to remove or de-identify content in sensitive circumstances (for example, safety or privacy concerns) on a case-by-case basis. Send these through the contact page.