In Washington, D.C., they described the difficulties of rescuers working at the scene of a plane crash

The work of the search and rescue team at the site of the crash of an airliner and a military helicopter in Washington is taking place in extremely difficult and dangerous conditions. This was reported on January 30 by the American TV channel CNN with reference to special services.

"The problem is access. The depth of the water we are working in is about eight feet (2.5 meters - Ed.), there is wind, there are chunks of ice, so it is just dangerous and difficult to work in it. The water is dark, murky, and it's very difficult diving conditions," the publication quoted D.C. Fire and Ambulance Chief John Donnelly Sr. as saying.

Donnelly Sr. also noted that the water in the Potomac River, where the operation is taking place, is a "big black spot" at night. Due to all the difficulties encountered, the operation is taking longer than he expected.

It is noted that no survivors have yet been found in the Potomac River.

At present, the number of rescuers who are conducting search and rescue work is about 300 people.

Senator from Kansas Roger Marshall, in turn, admitted that as a result of the airplane crash could have died 60 residents of the state. This he stated on the air of television channel FOX 5.

"It's very difficult when maybe 60 Kansas residents die at the same time," he said.

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The crash of a small plane into the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport was reported on Jan. 29. A search and rescue operation was launched on the Potomac River after the plane crashed. Later in the press service of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States specified that a passenger plane Bombardier CRJ700 and a military helicopter Blackhawk collided in the air near the airport.

According to NBC News, at least 18 bodies of the victims were found in the river. The search continues. It is noted that on board the fallen American Airlines plane were 60 passengers and four crew members. In the helicopter was three military.

The Russian Embassy in the United States is finding out if there are any injured Russian citizens as a result of the collision of the plane with a military helicopter.

US President Donald Trump called the airplane crash that occurred in Washington terrible. He emphasized that he is monitoring the situation and also promised to provide more details as they emerge.

Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) will tentatively be closed until at least 5 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31. Takeoffs and landings at the airport have been suspended