Breaking: Passenger Jet Collides with Military Helicopter Near D.C.

A chaotic scene unfolded Wednesday at Washington’s Reagan Airport after a passenger jet collided mid-air with a military helicopter during landing. Emergency crews raced to the Potomac River for a massive search-and-rescue operation, with live footage showing boats and helicopters scouring the waterway.

Details remain fluid, but sources confirm the collision occurred near the airport’s perimeter. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation, while local authorities urge the public to avoid the area. No official word yet on casualties or the condition of those involved.

Witnesses described a \"loud bang followed by smoke\" as the aircraft descended. Social media lit up with videos of emergency vehicles flooding the tarmac. CGTN is streaming live updates as rescue teams work against the clock.

Stay tuned as this story develops. Our thoughts are with everyone affected.

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Live: View of Washington's Reagan airport after 'aircraft incident'

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