Scores feared dead in Washington DC after American Airlines jet collides with army helicopter
Search and rescue operations in freezing conditions are ongoing, after American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, near Washington DC. 67 people were on board the two aircraft, which crashed into the Potomac river in Arlington, Virginia. So far, there has been no confirmation of survivors. According to media reports, at least 19 bodies have been recovered. The passenger jet en route from Wichita, Kansas, was close to landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington DC. Kate Fisher reports.
Search and rescue operations in freezing conditions are ongoing, after American Airlines flight 5342 collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, near Washington DC. 67 people were on board the two aircraft, which crashed into the Potomac river in Arlington, Virginia. So far, there has been no confirmation of survivors. According to media reports, at least 19 bodies have been recovered. The passenger jet en route from Wichita, Kansas, was close to landing at Reagan National Airport near Washington DC. Kate Fisher reports.
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