Helicopter Collides with Passenger Plane in Washington

General

Washington: A passenger plane and a Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport this morning. A multi-agency search and rescue operation is underway in the Potomac River following the crash, according to DC Police.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the airport has suspended operations. Initial reports indicate over 60 passengers and four crew members were aboard the aircraft.

Further information will be released as it becomes available.