On Wednesday night, commercial airplanes and military helicopters near Reagan Washington National Airport collided into the air.
Both aircraft (US eagle jet and the Army black hawk) are located on the Potmax River. There were 64 people on the plane and three helicopters.
The incident occurred just before 9 pm. The number of victims is unknown because search and rescue activities are underway.
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President Donald Trump said in a statement on Wednesday night that he was completely explained about CRASH. He thanked Fastless Ponders and said, “I will provide more details as they occur.”
The airport is closed at least until 11 am on Thursday.
What we know about airplanes
According to American Airlines, there were 60 passengers and four crews in the American Eagle Flight 5342, which traveled from Wichita to Reagan National Airport from Wichita to Reagan National Airport in Aurinton, Virginia.
The collision took place near the airport.
American Airlines said that it was in contact with the authorities and supported the response. The company said that concerns were “for passengers and crews on aircraft.”
What we know about helicopters
The Army has confirmed that helicopters are black hawks in Fort Berboa, Virginia.
The preliminary sign was that three people were riding a helicopter, which was on training flights.
What we know about searching for survivors
The search and rescue team is in the Potmax River. NBC Washington has reported that the crew has collected the body of the people who died in the crash, quoting two sources that are close to recovery.
Authorities do not say how many victims are.
The division of the Washington Fire Bureau and the Great City Police Station are adjusting search and rescue activities in a joint statement.
The FBI also stated in a statement that the search for survivors is in cooperation with local organizations.
The local department said in a joint statement before 10 pm, “There is no confirmation information about the victim at this time.”
“I am engaged in Dive Operation,” Firefighter said in X said, Edward Kelly, the president of the International Fire Department Association.
