PM Shehbaz expresses grief over tragic midair accident in Washington DC

PM Shehbaz expresses grief over tragic midair accident in Washington DC

– Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed grief over the tragic midair accident between a passenger plane and a military helicopter in Washington DC.In a post on his X handle, the prime minister said our thoughts and prayers are with President Donald Trump and the American people during this difficult time.He also extended his heartfelt condolences to the families of those who have lost their loved ones and prayed for the safety of the survivors.Earlier, an American Airlines regional passenger jet and a US Army Black Hawk helicopter crashed into the frigid Potomac River after a midair collision near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night, officials said.CBS News reported that at least 18 bodies had been recovered so far, citing a police official.American Airlines confirmed that 64 people were aboard the jet: 60 passengers and four crew members. Three soldiers were aboard the helicopter, a US official said.Relatives gathered at the airport said they were getting little to no information from officials about the incident, adding that they were hearing more about the incident from news reports.

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