Editorial photo #12000692 Social Issue

Washington DC Plane Crash

Roads near the Potomac River remain closed as rescue teams continue efforts following a tragic midair collision on Wednesday night. An American Airlines jet, carrying 64 people, crashes into the river after colliding with an Army helicopter. Recovery crews retrieve more than two dozen bodies from the icy waters as search operations persist. (Photo by Probal Rashid/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #12000692
Date taken: 30 January 2025
Location: —
Photographer: Probal Rashid/NurPhoto
Category: Social Issue

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