At least 18 bodies have been recovered after a passenger plane collided with a helicopter in Washington D.C.
The American Airlines Aircraft with sixty four people on board plunged into the Potomac river after the crash and a major rescue operation is underway.
The mid-air collision happened as the jet was making its final approach to Reagan International Airport.
The US Military says three soldiers were on board the helicopter.
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D.C.'s Fire and Emergency Chief John Donnelly says hundreds of personnel are involved in the rescue and recovery mission.
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