The Times Of India | Feb 01, 2025 , 06:54:15 IST

Washington DC Plane Crash Live Updates: Two Indian-origin passengers among 67 killed in the mid-air crash

Washington DC Plane Crash Live: US President Donald Trump reacted to Wednesday night’s mid-air collision between a passenger jet and an Army Black Hawk helicopter, calling the incident "NOT GOOD" and questioning the helicopter’s actions on a "CLEAR NIGHT." In a Truth Social post, Trump raised concerns about the crash, writing, "The airplane was on a perfect and routine line of approach to the airport. The helicopter was going straight at the airplane for an extended period of time. It is a CLEAR NIGHT, the lights on the plane were blazing, why didn’t the helicopter go up or down, or turn? Why didn’t the control tower tell the helicopter what to do instead of asking if they saw the plane? This is a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented. NOT GOOD!!!" Trump also issued a statement expressing condolences for the victims and commending first responders. "I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise," he said. The crash occurred around 9 pm local time over the Potomac River, resulting in multiple fatalities, according to law enforcement sources.
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