The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has confirmed that a US military Blackhawk helicopter collided with an American Airlines CRJ-700 jet near Washington D.C., causing a massive search and rescue operation to be launched.
Further details about the number of casualties and the cause of the crash are still under investigation as authorities work to assess the situation. The FAA and other relevant agencies are expected to provide additional updates as more information becomes available.
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This tragic incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with air travel, and authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward.