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33-year-old Elizabeth Anne Keys died on her birthday in Washington D.C. Plane Crash
Elizabeth Anne Keys, a 33-year-old attorney from Cincinnati, Ohio, has been identified as one of the victims of the tragic midair collision near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night.
Born in Cincinnati on January 29, 1992, Keys was a valedictorian graduate of Madeira High School in 2010.
She went on to Tufts University, where she graduated in 2014, having spent four years as a dedicated member of the varsity sailing team.
Her passion for law led her to earn a degree from Georgetown University Law Center in 2020.
Her mother described her as someone who lived a rich and fulfilling life, surrounded by cherished family and friends.
“Elizabeth was known for her warmth and generosity. She had an incredible sense of humor, a sharp wit that she appreciated in others, and a presence that made every gathering brighter,” her mother shared.
Reflecting on her loss, she added: “Words cannot express how deeply Elizabeth—my Bitsy—will be missed. We are filled with unbearable sorrow and despair at our loss.”
Keys was among the 60 passengers and four crew members aboard American Airlines Flight 5342, which collided with a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter over the Potomac River while approaching Reagan National Airport.
Officials have confirmed that there were no survivors.
Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.
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Train Derails in Ferguson Involving Vehicles, Hazmat Team Called Over Ethyl Alcohol Rail Car
FERGUSON, Mo. — A train derailment involving vehicles prompted an emergency response in Ferguson on Ferguson Avenue, where authorities requested a hazardous materials team after determining that one of the train cars contained ethyl alcohol.
Emergency units were dispatched to 617 Ferguson Avenue after reports of the rail incident. Responders found a train that had derailed with vehicles involved.
Officials confirmed there was no reported entrapment. Crews were checking the scene for injuries and evaluating those involved in the incident.
A Hazmat response was requested because one rail car involved in the derailment was carrying ethyl alcohol. Emergency crews were assessing the rail car for any potential leak or hazardous condition and working to secure the area.
The presence of ethyl alcohol prompted additional safety precautions while responders examined the derailed train and surrounding vehicles.
At this time, authorities have not released details about possible injuries, the cause of the derailment or the extent of damage.
The investigation and emergency response remain ongoing in Ferguson, and officials are expected to provide additional information once the scene has been fully assessed.