ALBAWABA - American authorities announced that it is still looking for survivors after a collision between an American Airlines plane and a military Black Hawk helicopter on Wednesday near Washington D.C.
A passenger plane carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members collided midair with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter near Reagan National Airport outside of Washington, D.C. on Wednesday.
Three soldiers, who were performing training, were on board the military helicopter before it crashed with the passenger plane, CNN cited American officials. Meanwhile, the American Airlines Flight 5342 with 64 people, was leaving from Wichita, Kansas, according to the airline.
US Vice President JD Vance posted on X: "Please say a prayer for everyone involved in the mid-air collision near Reagan airport this evening. We're monitoring the situation, but for nowو let's hope for the best."
In addition, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem wrote: "We are deploying every available US Coast Guard resource for search and rescue efforts in this horrific incident at DCA. We are actively monitoring the situation & stand ready to support local responders. Praying for the victims and first responders."
