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Gov. Glenn Youngkin briefed on plane crash at Reagan National Airport

โ€˜I ask everyone to pray for the passengers, crews, their families, and brave first responders.โ€™

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is responding to the plane collision near Reagan National Airport. (WSLS)

VIRGINIA โ€“ Gov. Glenn Youngkin said he has been briefed on the plane collision near Washington, D.C. that happened Wednesday night.

The governor posted on X: โ€œI have been briefed by our Emergency Management team and Virginia State Police about the tragic crash at Reagan National Airport tonight. Extensive resources are fully supporting the search and rescue efforts.โ€

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He added that crews from Virginia are assisting: โ€œFirst responders from across Northern Virginia, DC and Maryland mobilized quickly. I ask everyone to pray for the passengers, crews, their families, and brave first responders,โ€ Youngkin tweeted.

This is a developing story. Stay with WSLS for the latest.


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