Mid-Air Collision in the USA: 18 Bodies Recovered from Plane and Helicopter Crash

Bodies of 18 people recovered from the plane and helicopter crash in the USA.

According to Nepali time, on Thursday morning, a passenger plane and a military helicopter collided mid-air and fell into a river. The ongoing rescue operation has recovered the bodies of 18 people, as reported by international media.

The plane, carrying 64 passengers along with 4 crew members, collided with the helicopter during its landing approach. After the mid-air collision, both aircraft fell into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.

According to CBS News, 18 bodies have been recovered so far. The chances of finding other survivors in the cold river are reported to be slim.

It has been reported that there were 3 people aboard the military helicopter. The rescue operation is still ongoing.