Washington DC officials hold briefing as dozens feared dead after passenger jet collides with military helicopter – live

At least 30 bodies reportedly pulled from Potomac River after jet with 64 onboard collides midair with military Black Hawk helicopter

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Multiple media including the New York Times, Reuters and CNN are saying the Black Hawk helicopter was carrying three soldiers. No senior army officials were onboard, they reported, citing US defence officials.

Multiple sources are now saying that about 60 people were onboard the American Airlines plane that collided with the helicopter.

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