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Washington air crash: Deaths reported as American Airlines jet collides with helicopter

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American Airlines flight carrying 64 people crashed into Potomac river near Washington DC .

Three US army soldiers were aboard Black Hawk helicopter that collided with jet, defence official says.

Authorities have not confirmed whether there are any casualties from the crash.

US President Donald Trump says he has been "fully briefed on the terrible accident".

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English

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