King Charles III expressed sympathy to the United States and kin of victims, who lost their lives in a tragic Washington DC plane-helicopter crash. The British monarch stated that he and other Royal family members were “deeply shocked” and “saddened” following the terrible news of the accident, claiming the lives of 67 people.
King Charles specifically praised the emergency personnel for responding so swiftly to this dreadful event. (via REUTERS)
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In a February 1 statement posted on X, Charles said, “Our hearts, and our special thoughts, are with the people of the United States and our deepest possible sympathy goes to the families and loved ones of all the victims.”
The King specifically praised the emergency personnel for responding so swiftly to this dreadful event.
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DC plane-helicopter tragedy: What you need to know
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On Wednesday, it was announced that a commercial aircraft from Wichita, Kansas, plunged into the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter. 67 people on the American aircraft, including the 60 passengers and four crew members, were perished in the tragedy. The authorities have recovered at least 41 bodies so far. The Army has revealed the identities of all 3 service members onboard the helicopter.
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On Wednesday, it was announced that a commercial aircraft from Wichita, Kansas, plunged into the Potomac River after colliding with a military helicopter. 67 people on the American aircraft, including the 60 passengers and four crew members, were perished in the tragedy. The authorities have recovered at least 41 bodies so far. The Army has revealed the identities of all 3 service members onboard the helicopter.
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According to the National Transportation Safety Board, investigators have recovered three black boxes -- two from the American Airlines flight and one from the Black Hawk helicopter.
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