Officials from the U.S. aviation authorities and the White House have confirmed that a domestic passenger plane collided with a military aircraft near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, crashing into the Potomac River.
According to sources, rescue and emergency teams have rushed to the scene, and all flights at the airport have been suspended.
White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told Fox News that President Trump has been informed about the incident.
Local media have reported that the plane collided with a helicopter during landing.
So far, no detailed information has been released regarding the cause of the crash or the extent of casualties and damages.
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