Passenger Plane and US Army Helicopter Collide Near Washington D.C.’s Reagan Airport: Live Updates

In a tragic incident near Washington D.C.’s Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night, an American Airlines plane with 64 people aboard collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, sparking a large-scale rescue operation. President Donald Trump quickly issued a statement, confirming that he had been briefed on the “terrible accident” and that authorities were closely monitoring the situation.

What We Know So Far:

The American Airlines plane was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members when the collision occurred. The plane collided with a Black Hawk helicopter that had three soldiers on board at the time of the crash. The crash site, which was near the Potomac River, has seen a massive response from emergency services, including numerous firefighters and first responders.

In  to the crash, all take-offs and landings at the Reagan National Airport have been halted, affecting air traffic in and out of the area. As of now, the exact cause of the collision remains unclear, with investigations underway.

Rescue teams are working tirelessly at the scene, with multiple agencies coordinating the efforts to locate and assist survivors. Firefighters are engaged in dive operations in the Potomac River, where parts of the wreckage have been found. US Senator Ted Cruz confirmed that there have been fatalities from both the plane and helicopter, but he did not provide specific details on the number or identities of the victims.

Authorities are expected to provide further updates as the situation develops. The accident has left the community in shock, and many are awaiting more information on the full scope of the tragedy.

We will continue to monitor the situation and provide live updates as more information becomes available.