Frantic search for life after aircraft collision above Washington DC

An American Airlines regional flight has suffered a mid-air collision and gone down into the Potomac River in Washington DC.
It reportedly collided with a military Black Hawk helicopter in the dark around 9:00pm local time.
Immediately after, a ground stop was placed at nearby Reagan National Airport.
The regional jet, operated by American’s regional service partner PSA, was in the middle of its descent to the airport
Hundreds of emergency personnel were on both river banks with a helicopter providing searchlight assistance.
There has been no sign of the downed plane.
Within about an hour, search divers were in the freezing waters searching for signs of life.
“Thoughts and prayers of the entire Trump administration are with all those involved,” the White House said.
This is a developing story

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