An intensive search and rescue operation is presently underway after an American Airways flight collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, with each crashing into the Potomac River.
Emergency companies chief John Donnelly has stated circumstances are “extraordinarily tough” at the hours of darkness and with icy temperatures.
The jet, which was coming from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members. Onboard the army helicopter have been three US Military troopers.