Desk Report: A tragic mid-air collision occurred near Ronald Reagan National Airport, as an American Airlines flight carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, sending the jet crashing into the Potomac River.
Emergency response teams, including fireboats, police, and rescue personnel, are actively searching the crash site for survivors. Authorities have yet to confirm casualties, but the FAA and NTSB have launched an investigation into the incident.
Lawmakers and officials, including Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, are monitoring the situation closely. The Pentagon has also confirmed its involvement in assessing the crash.
With flights grounded at Reagan National Airport, the region remains on high alert. Stay tuned for real-time updates as the situation unfolds.