An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says
The plane crashed in the Potomac River, which weaves through DC, according to the DC Fire and EMS Department
The jet was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and three US Army soldiers were on board the military helicopter
Police divers and boats are searching the water for survivors, while US authorities are investigating
The collision happened on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9pm local time, the FAA says in a statement to CBS News
US President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the "terrible accident" and thanks emergency responders for their "incredible work"
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