An American Airlines flight and a military helicopter collided and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport on Wednesday night. The airliner had 64 people aboard, while the helicopter had three people on board. More than 30 bodies have been recovered from the crash. A search is underway to find any remaining crash victims in the river.
Emergency response teams are on scene, including fireboats and multiple fire departments. The FAA has confirmed that a PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 regional jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan National Airport. The flight departed from Wichita, Kansas.
Reagan National Airport is expected to remain closed through at least 11 a.m. Thursday. The incident has caused a massive emergency response, and authorities are working to recover bodies from the river and investigate the cause of the collision. Stay updated with live updates on this ongoing incident.
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