FC, you are are absolutely right in your comments. Emergency is far too emotive a word in these circumstances. I hear also that operations were cancelled in Liverpool hospitals in expectation of casualties! A fatality in these circumstances is especially tragic. I think some stirring is called for here to ensure that there is never a repetition. Another symptom of overkill is the routine attendance of about six ambulances for a minor Cessna 150 mishap, thereby depriving those in real need.
On a lighter note, teletext said that the Easy had "run out of fuel". Now that would be a REAL emergency but probably not at the airport ...