A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport, resulting in both aircraft ending up in the Potomac River. The American Eagle jet had 64 people on board, while the Army Black Hawk had three occupants. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. ET, and the number of casualties is currently unknown as a search-and-rescue operation is ongoing. President Donald Trump has been briefed on the situation and is monitoring the developments.
American Eagle Flight 5342 was traveling from Wichita to Reagan National Airport when the crash happened. The airport is closed until at least 11 a.m. Thursday. The Army Black Hawk was on a training flight out of Fort Belvoir, Virginia, at the time of the collision. Search-and-rescue teams are at the Potomac River, and some bodies have been recovered, although the total number of casualties has not been confirmed.
The Washington Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department, Metropolitan Police Department, and FBI are all involved in the search efforts. Firefighters are conducting dive operations to assist with the recovery process. The status of the individuals on board both aircraft remains unclear, as more information is expected to be provided as the search continues.
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