Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Aircraft Collision in Washington, D.C.

SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released the following statement on Wednesday evening following news that a passenger jet and military helicopter collided over Reagan National Airport in Washington, D.C.:

“My heart is with the families and loved ones of those impacted by the tragic aircraft collision in Washington, D.C. Our nation is grateful for the heroic first responders at Reagan National Airport who’ve rushed to the scene and are doing everything they can to rescue potential survivors. America goes to sleep with a heavy heart tonight.”