Congressional delegations from the Washington metropolitan area are currently receiving a briefing on the tragic plane collision that occurred recently. The Federal Aviation Administration is providing updates to lawmakers, shedding light on the devastating incident.
The collision involved an American Airlines jet carrying 64 individuals and a Black Hawk helicopter with three soldiers on board. Unfortunately, there were no survivors, as confirmed by President Donald Trump. So far, authorities have recovered 28 bodies from the crash site and are actively working to locate and retrieve others.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has taken charge of the investigation into the collision. Local lawmakers have indicated that the NTSB will be responsible for communicating information about the victims to the public. The agency is expected to hold a press conference later today to provide further details on the incident and the ongoing investigation.
This tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Washington metropolitan area and beyond. As the NTSB delves into the circumstances surrounding the collision, our thoughts are with the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in this heartbreaking incident.
