New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed deep sorrow over the tragic mid-air collision in Washington DC, which claimed the lives of 64 people aboard an American Airlines jet and a US Army helicopter.
PM Modi’s Condolences
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), PM Modi wrote:
“Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic collision in Washington DC. Our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. We stand in solidarity with the people of the United States.”
Worst US Aviation Disaster In Decades
Officials have described the accident as one of the deadliest aviation disasters in nearly 25 years. The American Airlines Bombardier CRJ-700, operated by PSA Airlines, collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter during a nighttime training exercise.
A large-scale search and rescue operation was immediately launched, with over 300 emergency personnel deployed at the crash site in the Potomac River.
Investigation Underway
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) have begun an investigation into how the crash occurred in one of the most tightly monitored airspaces in the world. Aviation experts are now questioning how two modern aircraft—equipped with collision-avoidance systems—could have ended up on a collision course.
International Reactions
Apart from PM Modi, world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, have reacted to the tragedy. Trump, in a Truth Social post, criticized air traffic control procedures and questioned how the situation was handled.
As investigations continue, global aviation authorities are closely monitoring the implications of this disaster on air safety protocols.
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