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An American Airlines jet and an Army helicopter collided over Washington, D.C., Wednesday night. The number of casualties is unclear and a search-and-rescue mission is ongoing.
WASHINGTON — A commercial plane and a military helicopter collided midair near Reagan Washington National Airport on Wednesday night.
Both of the aircraft — an American Eagle jet and Army Black Hawk — are in the Potomac River. There were 64 people on the plane and three in the helicopter.
The incident occurred shortly before 9 p.m. ET. The number of casualties is unclear, as a search-and-rescue operation is ongoing.
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President Donald Trump said in a statement Wednesday night that he has been fully briefed on the crash. He thanked first responders and said he "will provide more details as they arise."
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