Tragic Midair Collision Near Washington: Passenger Jet and Army Helicopter Crash into Potomac River
A devastating midair collision between a commercial jet carrying 64 passengers and an Army Black Hawk helicopter occurred near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, sending the aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River.
Authorities have yet to release details on casualties or confirm any recoveries, but fears of significant loss of life remain high. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas hinted at the scale of the tragedy, stating, “When one person dies, it’s a tragedy, but when many, many, many people die, it’s an unbearable sorrow.”
Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing as officials work to determine the full extent of the disaster.
