India, Jan. 30 -- Melania Trump has addressed the Washington, DC, tragedy that unfolded Wednesday night. The first lady expressed her condolences to the families of those who died in the horrific mid-air collision of an American Airlines regional jet and a Black Hawk chopper.

"My heart goes out to those impacted by last night's terrible tragedy. I pray for those who so sadly lost their lives, their families & loved ones, & the first responders who have worked tirelessly through the night. May they find strength and solace in this difficult time," Melania wrote on Thursday.

The PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet bound for DC collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter around 9 pm ET and crashed in the Potomac River near Reagan Nati...