Washington, Jan 30, 2025 (AFP) - Jet crash responders face 'extremely rough' conditions on Potomac River: DC fire chief

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2025-01-30
Responders conducting search and rescue operations were facing "extremely rough" conditions in the Potomac River after a passenger jet and US military helicopter collided midair, an official said early Thursday. High winds, low night-time visibility, cold weather and murky water were combining to make "a very tough condition to dive in" as roughly 300 emergency responders searched the Potomac for any survivors of the crash, Washington fire chief......
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