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Speaking alongside other local and national officials in a press conference, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser noted the cold, dark conditions faced as rescue efforts continue after the midair collision.
John Donnelly, head of DC Fire and EMS, said 300 responders were on the ground in a response that started at 8:58 p.m.
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kansas), who represents the state from which the American Eagle flight originated, said he had been a frequent passenger on the flight….