China expresses condolences to victims of U.S. aircraft collision that occurred near the Ronald Reagan Airport.
China has extended heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families following a tragic mid-air collision between a passenger plane and a helicopter near Reagan National Airport in the United States on Wednesday night, a spokesperson for the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated on Friday.
In response to the incident, the Chinese Foreign Ministry and the Chinese embassy in the U.S. promptly activated an emergency response mechanism. Preliminary verification revealed that two Chinese nationals were among the deceased, the spokesperson confirmed.
China has urged U.S. authorities to provide timely updates on the search and rescue operations, swiftly determine the cause of the crash, and properly manage the post-incident procedures, the spokesperson added.
“We will offer necessary assistance to the families of the Chinese victims as they navigate this difficult situation,” the spokesperson assured.
The collision in Washington, D.C. involved an American Airlines regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, as well as a U.S. military Blackhawk helicopter with three Army soldiers on board.
At a White House press conference on Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed that there were no survivors from the crash.
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