28 Dead in Midair Collision Between Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Over Potomac River

Washington, DC: In a tragic midair collision on Wednesday, between a passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter has resulted in the deaths of 28 individuals, with no survivors found so far. The American Airlines flight, carrying 64 people, collided with the helicopter, which had three soldiers aboard, before both aircraft crashed into the Potomac River.

Ongoing rescue operations involve around 300 first responders working in the frigid and hazardous conditions of the river. DC Fire Chief John A. Donnelly highlighted the extreme challenges faced by teams, including 8-foot-deep murky waters, strong winds, and floating ice. “The conditions are dangerous and make diving extremely difficult,” Donnelly said in an interview with CNN.

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser assured that search efforts would continue until all victims are accounted for, although no timeline has been provided. Donnelly confirmed that no survivors had been found and stated that the operation would be reassessed in the morning as conditions improve.

The crash has led to the closure of all airport entrances, with 19 flights diverted from Reagan Airport to nearby Dulles International, according to Jack Potter, President of the Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority.

President Donald Trump voiced his anger over the incident on Truth Social, questioning why the collision happened on a clear night and criticizing the air traffic control’s handling of the situation. “This looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!” he wrote.

Authorities continue to battle poor visibility and freezing temperatures as they recover the victims and investigate the cause of the tragic incident.