The Washington Wizards Held a moment of silence on Thursday for the victims of the deadly crash with a passenger jet and an army helicopter near Reagan National Airport.
The wizards organized the Los Angeles Lakers In the Capital One Arena, and it was the first sporting event in DC since the crash on Wednesday evening.
Emergency vehicles in the vicinity of the crash after the flight 5342 of the American Airlines collided with a helicopter while he approached Reagan Washington National Airport outside Washington January 29, 2025. (Reuters/Carlos Barria)
The wizards had a message on their Jumbotron before the game started.
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“We are deeply saddened by the tragedy near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport last night,” said the statement. “We expand our thoughts and prayers to those families, loved ones and all those affected.
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Rescuers work on boats while the sun rises at the location of a crash after a Black Hawk -helicopter collided with American Airlines Flight 5342, who approached Reagan Washington National Airport on January 30, 2025. (Kevin Lamarque/Reuters)
“And we thank all the first responds for their heroic efforts about this enormous coordinated effort.”
An American Airlines -Jet with 60 passengers and four crew members collided with an army Black Hawk -Helikopter, who wore three soldiers. All passengers and soldiers of airlines were supposed to be dead.
At least 14 members of the art skating community were on board the plane. Six people with tires with the Boston Skating Club were among them.
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The Washington commanders and Washington Nationals also paid tribute to those who lost their lives and showed their support to the first response to find potential survivors and to restore bodies from the Potomac River.
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