Washington, Jan. 31 -- The Chinese Embassy in the United States said on Thursday that two Chinese citizens were among the victims in the mid-air collision of a passenger plane and a helicopter near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night.
In a statement obtained by Xinhua, the Chinese Embassy expresses its deep condolences to all the victims and offers heartfelt sympathy to their families.
The embassy has requested the U.S. side to verify the details of the incident and formally inform the Chinese side, and to provide the victims' families assistance in handling the aftermath.
The statement said the embassy will also offer consular protection and assistance within its responsibilities.
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