Apology
Please accept my apology of incorrect phrasing ref controllers around the Birmingham and Eastmids area.(I have amended the para) This was not aimed at anybody and my comment did not mean to highlight this area only there are many hotspots with high risk of a collision between luton and stansted is a classic and most of the london area. this was intended to be helpful and create awareness of high risk areas.
This accident could have happened to anybody pretty much at any time and I believe all of the crews to be of a very high standard. ATC in the uk provide an excellent service.
I offer my thoughts to all affected crews, families and ATC involved. this was a tragedy and a big loss to aviation.