UPDATE (11:40 CST)
A police official on the scene advised CBS Information that three particles fields had been noticed within the water and at the least 18 our bodies had been recovered as of 10:30 p.m. CT.
The official confirmed that no survivors had been discovered, contradicting preliminary experiences from media that 4 had been found.
Please keep tuned as this can be a growing story and knowledge might change.
Unique Report
A passenger plane arriving from Wichita, Kansas, to Washington Reagan Nationwide Airport collided with a army helicopter, leading to a crash into the Potomac River.
4 people have been reportedly rescued from the frigid waters and are receiving medical consideration, in keeping with NBC Information.
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Prayer Replace: at the least 4 survivors have been rescued (per @nbcwashington)
Maintain praying for extra! pic.twitter.com/S3Pfo07MWq
— Sean Feucht (@seanfeucht) January 30, 2025
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 beneath.
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 obtainable,” a US Military official advised CNN.
Emergency response groups from throughout the D.C. area, together with items from Fairfax and Montgomery counties, swiftly converged on the scene. Fireboats had been deployed to the crash website within the Potomac River to seek for victims and survivors.
Rescue operations had been hampered by chilly temperatures and ice, with water temperatures recorded at 35°F (2°C), in keeping with CNN.
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 aren’t any operational restrictions on BWI presently. (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 crew and Virginia State Police in regards to the tragic crash at Reagan Nationwide Airport tonight. Intensive assets are totally supporting the search and rescue efforts,” Youngkin wrote.
“First responders from throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized rapidly. I ask everybody to wish for the passengers, crews, their households, and courageous first responders,” he added.
First responders from throughout Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized rapidly. I ask everybody to wish for the passengers, crews, their households, and courageous first responders.
— Governor Glenn Youngkin (@GovernorVA) January 30, 2025
Homeland Safety Secretary Kristi Noem additionally launched an announcement following the tragic occasion.
“We’re deploying each obtainable US Coast Guard useful resource for search and rescue efforts on this horrific incident at DCA. We’re actively monitoring the scenario & stand able to assist native responders. Praying for the victims and first responders.”
We’re deploying each obtainable US Coast Guard useful resource for search and rescue efforts on this horrific incident at DCA. We’re actively monitoring the scenario & stand able to assist native responders.
Praying for the victims and first responders.
— Secretary Kristi Noem (@Sec_Noem) January 30, 2025
President Donald Trump has issued an announcement confirming that he has been briefed on the crash and is actively monitoring the scenario.
— Karoline Leavitt (@PressSec) January 30, 2025
It is a growing story. Please examine again for updates.
