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Plane crash in America; 28 bodies recovered; officials fear 67 may have died
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Renjini RamachandranA senior fire official stated that all 67 passengers on the plane are feared dead in the disaster caused by a collision with a military helicopter in America. So far, 28 bodies have been recovered from the Potomac River, where both the helicopter and the plane crashed after the collision. Rescue operations are ongoing to locate the remaining victims in the river.
The search in the river is still ongoing. At this stage, it is believed that there is no possibility of anyone surviving," said Washington Fire Chief John Donnelly.
Reports indicate that there were 64 people on the plane and three military personnel in the helicopter. Parts of the plane, which broke into two, and the overturned remains of the helicopter have been recovered from the river. Following the accident, Reagan National Airport has been completely shut down.
American President Donald Trump stated that he is praying for those affected by the plane crash. He mentioned that he has received all the details regarding the horrific accident. He also expressed gratitude to the rescue workers for their efforts and added that more information will be released as soon as it becomes available.
The plane, which took off from Wichita, Kansas, collided with a Black Hawk military aircraft during landing. The cause of the accident remains unclear.