Lithuanian leaders have expressed their condolences to the victims and families affected by Wednesday’s plane crash in Washington DC.
“Terrible news from Washington. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the crash and their families. Lithuania stands with the United States in this dark hour,” Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda posted on X.
Prime Minister Gintautas Paluckas and Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys also expressed their condolences.
“Deeply saddening news of the aircraft accident in Washington DC. My heartfelt condolences to the affected families and American people. Our thoughts and prayers are with you,” Paluckas wrote on X.
“My heartfelt condolences to the American people and to the families who lost their loved ones in this devastating event. In this moment of grief, Lithuania mourns with you,” Budrys said.
A US passenger jet carrying 64 people crashed into Washington’s Potomac River after colliding midair with a military helicopter, which was on a night training exercise.
The accident happened late Wednesday US time, triggering a massive rescue operation and grounding all flights.
There is still no official information on casualties or injuries.
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