A passenger plane departing from Reagan Washington Nationwide Airport crashed into the Potomac River, resulting in a swift and coordinated rescue operation.
4 people have been rescued from the frigid waters and are receiving medical consideration.
The Gateway Pundit reported a second in the past {that a} mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River close to Washington, D.C., involving American Eagle Flight 5342 and a U.S. Military Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter.
The collision resulted in each plane crashing into the icy waters under.
American Eagle Flight 5342, operated by PSA Airways, was en route from Wichita, Kansas, to Ronald Reagan Washington Nationwide Airport.
The Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members.
The U.S. Military helicopter had three army personnel on board.
“We will verify that the plane concerned in tonight’s incident was an Military UH-60 helicopter out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia. We’re working with native officers and can present extra info as soon as it turns into accessible,” a US Army official told CNN.
Emergency response groups from throughout the D.C. area, together with models from Fairfax and Montgomery counties, swiftly converged on the scene. Fireboats have been deployed to the crash website within the Potomac River to seek for victims and survivors.
Rescue operations have been hampered by chilly temperatures and ice, with water temperatures recorded at 35°F (2°C), in keeping with CNN.
Regardless of these challenges, 4 survivors have been recovered from the water and transported to native hospitals for remedy.
The identities and circumstances of those people haven’t been disclosed at the moment.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced on X that the state’s Division of Emergency Administration has elevated its Emergency Operations Heart to ‘Enhanced’ standing to offer assist.
@MDMEMA has raised its Emergency Operations Heart to “Enhanced” standing in assist. @MDSP have deployed divers to the scene to help with rescue missions. @MarylandDNR police are additionally on scene. There are not any operational restrictions on BWI at the moment. (2/3)
— Governor Wes Moore (@GovWesMoore) January 30, 2025
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin acknowledged that “in depth assets are totally dedicated to supporting the search and rescue efforts” after the crash.
“I’ve been briefed by our Emergency Administration group and Virginia State Police concerning the tragic crash at Reagan Nationwide Airport tonight. In depth assets are totally supporting the search and rescue efforts,” Youngkin wrote.
“First responders from throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized shortly. I ask everybody to hope for the passengers, crews, their households, and courageous first responders,” he added.
First responders from throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized shortly. I ask everybody to hope for the passengers, crews, their households, and courageous first responders.
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) January 30, 2025
President Donald Trump has issued an announcement confirming that he has been briefed on the crash and is actively monitoring the state of affairs.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 30, 2025
This can be a growing story. Please examine again for updates.
