Pope Francis mourns tragic loss in Washington collision
Pope Francis sent condolences to U.S. President Donald Trump after a plane crash in Washington, where a passenger plane collided with a military helicopter. According to the authorities, all passengers on the plane are likely to have perished.
In a message addressed to U.S. President Donald Trump, Pope Francis expressed his condolences regarding the plane crash that occurred in Washington. According to the authorities, due to the collision of the passenger plane with the military helicopter, it is likely that all plane passengers have perished.
Pope prays for the victims of the crash
In a telegram published by the Vatican, Pope Francis emphasised his spiritual closeness with those affected by the tragedy that occurred near the airport in Washington. The Pope noted that he is praying for the victims of the crash and extends condolences to the families who mourn their loved ones.
Francis also expressed support for those involved in the rescue operation, asking for God's blessing of comfort and strength for the entire American nation.
Plane crash in Washington. Tragic toll
John Donnelly, the fire chief in the U.S. capital, reported that "all 64 people who were on board the American Airlines plane are likely to have perished."
So far, from the Potomac River, into which both aircraft (a Bombardier CRJ-700 and a Black Hawk helicopter) crashed, the bodies of at least 27 victims from the passenger plane and one victim from the helicopter have been recovered. The search for bodies continues.
