Eyewitnesses say they saw the aircraft flying very low. No smoke or strained sounds or a sign of anything wrong but at the altitude it was flying it was clearly not going to make it over the mountains. Tragedy in the air. A plane carrying at least 144 passengers including two babies and six crew members crashed in the french alps and according to authorities, no one survived. I want to express our most profound sympathies and our sorrow. To the families that are now waiting or mourning. John the german wing passenger jet is joined by the german giant. It vanished from radar dropping from 38,000 feet to only 6,000 before crashing into a remote area near a popular ski resort. The maintenance standards are worldwide known as very high. John the company revealing this afternoon it passed its routine inspection yesterday and now the search for answers including why the aircraft lost altitude so suddenly and why no distress call was made from the cockpit. The moment we know what went wrong,
Ambulance response times in the district. D. C. Bureau chief sam ford has been following this story. He joins us live in southeast d. C. With this big announcement from mayor Muriel Bowser today. Sam . Sam yes, alison. Well, the mayor said that she is going to be putting more ambulances on d. C. Streets and its not that people dont get care. These Engine Companies go quickly to the scene. Problem is the holdup is getting transport there quickly enough. And to transport the patients. In a breakfast meeting with Council Members today, mayor bowser said shes increasing the number of ambulances on d. C. Streets by 25 . Thats from 39 units to 49. Her deputy said theyre paying overtime to current staffers to maintain the highest level between 11 00 a. M. To 11 00 p. M. There has been a higher demand for ambulances and the city will use more of its reserve units. We have more than 100 ambulances and we have half of them available for use so our Long Term Plan and commitment to getting those v
Where they got a voucher for a hotel. By noon frontier had a replacement plane in from the hub in denver. Mechanics and inspectors came too, and they brought extra tires. The Delaware National guard lent them a steel mesh that can create a firmer trail for the tires to follow once you get pulled out of the rut. But getting it out of the rut, well, thats the tricky part. On the bright side the plane has become a bit of a novelty. I just want to get a closeup picture of the wheels in the mud. Reporter and it is pretty interesting to see. You can see for yourself right there what it looks like out here. Its pretty amazing. Every time we think theyll make progress, everybody back as way from what theyre doing and they dont make any progress. Its tough to tell exactly whats going on. Passengers tell me a Flight Attendant hit the wall pretty hard when the plane left the runway butter it didnt sound like he had to go to the hospital. We didnt hear much about the pilot. That person probably no
Thats very dry air outside. And above us weve got clouds that are producing a few scattered snow showers. By the time the snow gets to the ground, it will evaporate. Thats why we dont see snow on the radar showing activity. The first showers moving from philadelphia have completely fizzled. And we are seeing more showers look impressive in southern Chester County moving towards the wilmington area but most of those will also not be reaching the ground. So clouds to start with and cold, too. But we will see sunshine break through this afternoon. By then the few scattered snow showers will be long gone. Well go through it hour by hour when im back in ten. But Christine Maddela has a look at the Tuesday Morning traffic. Good morning christine. Good morning, bill. Looking forward to sunshine out there. Take a look outside at our maps we arent seeing too many delays. In fact, a lot of green is popping up on the maps. Thats what we like to see here all along the schuylkill expressway, the pe
A couple every cars were located down the street, in the 2,000 block of heart he will avenue. The others, few blocks away right here, near heart. L and front knack street. All late model hondas. Sounds familiar . Earlier this month, nine late model hondas broke mean, their airbags broke mean this this same area. Airbags are hot commodity on the black market. According to the National Insurance crime bureau, airbag can cost a thousand dollars or more at a legitimate dealer or repair shop. But they only cost 50 to 200 on the black market. So thieves get just pennies to the dollar, but their victims will pay a hefty price. Back out here live on scene theyre going to have to replace the airbag and of course replace that broken window. Police are investigate weve seen quite a few officers patrolling the area this morning. Northeast detectives are on the case. If you have any information call police. Reporting live in rhawnhurst, jan carabeo cbs3 Eyewitness News. Frustrating jan thank you. N