Disaster in Washington: Death Count Rises, Search Efforts Continue

At the site of the American Airlines crash, the bodies of 30 victims have been found, and rescue operations are ongoing, reports NewsBox.

The death toll from the aviation disaster in Washington continues to rise. According to NBC News, rescuers have discovered the bodies of 30 victims at the crash site of an American Airlines passenger plane, which collided with a military helicopter while approaching for landing.

The search and rescue operation is being conducted around the clock with the involvement of several emergency services. Efforts at the scene of the catastrophe are not yet complete as the search for survivors continues.

The American Airlines flight, which was en route from Wichita to Washington, had 64 people on board, including the crew. The military helicopter carried three servicemen. Among the plane's passengers were renowned Russian figure skaters, though their fate remains unknown at this time.