An airplane has reportedly crashed at Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington, DC, resulting in casualties and a temporary closure of the airport. The crash involved a PSA Airlines regional jet colliding with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter while on approach. Multiple news outlets report fatalities and survivors being recovered from the Potomac River. President Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and other officials have expressed condolences and are monitoring the situation.
Key Points
PSA Airlines regional jet collided with a Sikorsky H-60 helicopter on approach
Reports of fatalities and survivors recovered from the Potomac River
Temporary closure of Reagan National Airport
Condolences and monitoring of the situation by President Trump and Vice President JD Vance
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Efforts by first responders and emergency personnel to locate survivors
Deployment of additional resources to aid recovery efforts