News blooper: Chicago news team reports fake plane crash

By WTOP Staff
January 15, 2013 | 12:05 PM

WASHINGTON – You’d think the first clue would have been that no emergency crews were on the scene.

But apparently that detail didn’t raise concerns for a Chicago news team when they reported a small plane had crashed on a city road and aired footage of the scene.

Midway through their report, the anchors learn the scene was actually staged for a TV show and admitted their error.

Watch the clip below:

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Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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