P assenger Jet Collides Midair with Helicopter Near Washington, Crashes into Potomac River In a shocking turn of events on Wednesday, a passenger jet en route from Kansas collided midair with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, sending the aircraft plummeting into the Potomac River. The White House has confirmed the incident, which triggered a large-scale emergency response and brought all flight operations in the area to an immediate halt. Emergency vehicles quickly descended upon the scene near the airport, with rescue teams and first responders working tirelessly to assess the situation and provide aid. Witnesses reported seeing thick smoke rising from the crash site as boats and helicopters joined the rescue efforts on the river. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials have confirmed that all flights at Reagan National Airport were temporarily grounded to facilitate emergency operations and ensure the safety of passengers and personnel. Aut...
At least Eight killed nine hurt in fire in illegal Riga hostel Latvia
Firefighters inspect the building after a fire in the hostel in the center of Riga, Latvia, 28 April 2021. Eight people died, nine injured, and 24 evacuated after a fire erupted in the Japanese Style Centrum hostel.
8 people dead in building blaze in Latvian capital Riga some of them foreign nationals, died early Wednesday in a fire at a building housing a hostel that was apparently operating illegally in the center to put out a fire that had engulfed rooms on the upper floor and the roof. The Japanese Style Centrum hostel is located in this building. The rescue operation is ongoing, with 53 firemen involved in putting out the fire. The area around the hostel is closed to traffic
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