President William Ruto has condoled with the people of America following an air crash that occurred on Thursday, January 30, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Ruto, in his message, said that Kenya’s thoughts and prayers are with the American people following the accident that involved a passenger plane carrying 64 people and an army helicopter.
PSA Airlines jet operating as American Airlines 5432 collided with a US Army helicopter as it approached Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the terrible air accident in Washington, D.C.
“May the Almighty give strength to the families, President Donald Trump, and the people of the United States of America during this difficult moment,” Ruto said in a post on X on Thursday, January 30, 2024.
The accident occurred when the plane and the helicopter collided mid-air, and so far, according to CBS, 18 bodies have been pulled from the Potomac River so far, where search and rescue teams are scouring the waters in freezing temperatures.
It is also reported that Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport has grounded all flights as American authorities investigate.
The plane, a Bombardier CRJ700, departed from Wichita, Kansas, and was carrying 60 passengers and four crew, according to American Airlines.
The Pentagon said the helicopter involved was a Sikorsky H-60 that took off from Fort Belvoir in Virginia, and three US soldiers were on board.
Trump’s message
The US 47th president said he had been briefed on the accident, and stated that he would provide more details soon.
“I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident that just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God bless their souls. Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise,” Trump said in a statement.
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