Passenger plane and military helicopter crash near D.C.

A passenger plane from American Airlines and a Black Hawk military helicopter collided in the air near the U.S. capital, Washington D.C. The White House reported the incident, and president Donald Trump has been briefed. The plane crashed into the Potomac River, with 60 passengers and four crew members onboard. It’s unclear if the helicopter crashed as well. Senator Ted Cruz mentioned there were fatalities, but no official confirmation or details were given. Media reports suggest bodies were recovered from the river, but the exact number is unconfirmed. An unnamed source stated that three soldiers were on the helicopter, with their condition unknown. Following the crash, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, nearest to the capital and used for domestic flights, suspended all departures and arrivals.