Families of Potomac collision victims gather at crash site
Reporting from Fiona Glisson
Family members of the victims of the Potomac collision gathered at the site of the crash this morning for a memorial to honor their loved ones, according to an official familiar with the service.
Ten charter buses transporting the family members rolled onto the tarmac with a police escort at Reagan International Airport shortly after 9:20 a.m., stopping first by the crash scene before moving to Runway 33 — where the American Eagle jet was supposed to land on Wednesday. A large memorial wreath could be seen near the riverbank.
The loved ones of the victims exited the buses and could be seen standing on the runway along the Potomac River. Dozens of family members are present for the service, the official confirms.
Officials from National Transportation Safety Board and an honor guard of first responders in dress uniform are also present on the tarmac.
