A regional passenger jet carrying around 60 people collided mid-air with a military helicopter near Ronald Reagan National Airport, leading to a crash over the Potomac River. Emergency crews responded quickly, but the status of survivors remains uncertain. Authorities have suspended all flights and are investigating the cause of the accident.
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