The Legend of Indycar, Danica Patrick, led the tributes of the world of sport after the tragic collision in the air between a regional plane and a Black Hawk helicopter occurred on Wednesday night at Washington DC.
The passenger plane that transported 64 people who crashed into the Potomac River has been “divided in half” of the collision.
Emergency teams and divers across the country rushed to Washington DC and are desperately trying to look for cold waters for survivors.
Flight 5342, which originated in Wichita, Kansas, was landing at Ronald Reagan International Airport in Washington DC when he crashed with the Black Hawk Siksy H-60 ​​helicopter just before 9 pm
'I am in DC and I just left the party @Mahaalliance and I heard about the plane crash here. So incredible and so sad. Prayers for affected families, 'said Patrick.
“Prayers for all involved in the plane crash in DCA,” said former Washington commanders, Robert Griffin III.
The Legend of Indycar, Danica Patrick, has led the tributes of the world of sport after the tragic accident
'Our thoughts are with those aboard American Airlines from Wichita to DC tonight, as well as with the helicopter crew involved in this tragic collision. We extend our deepest support to their families, their loved ones and all those affected, “he published the official State State Athletics.
The helicopter took three soldiers at that time, an official of the United States Department of Defense He told CNN.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police Department said it is working with the DC Fire Department and emergency services to coordinate a 'search and rescue operation in the Potomac River'.
Deaths have been informed and NBC Washington He says that at least four people had to be taken to a safe place by rescue teams.