Rescue teams braved freezing temperatures Thursday to search the Potomac River near Washington D.C. after 67 lives were lost in a catastrophic collision between a passenger jet and military helicopter. At least 41 victims have been recovered so far from the icy waters.
The Wednesday evening disaster – one of the deadliest aviation accidents in recent U.S. history – has investigators zeroing in on why the aircraft collided. Early reports suggest the helicopter’s altitude during its flight path may hold critical clues 🕵️♂️.
‘This is a race against time and nature,’ one first responder told reporters, as teams worked through snow flurries to locate remaining victims. Both aircraft reportedly disintegrated upon impact, complicating recovery efforts.
As families await closure, urgent questions surround airspace coordination protocols. The crash has temporarily halted commercial flights in the area, with travelers advised to check airline updates before heading to airports 🛄✈️.
