Rescuers search river for US aircrash survivors
After passenger jet, helicopter collide in Washington DC
An American Airlines flight has collided in mid-air with a helicopter in Washington DC, with both crashing in the Potomac River
The jet, which was coming from Wichita, Kansas, was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and three US Army soldiers were on board the military helicopter
About 300 emergency responders are in "rescue mode", with police divers and boats searching the water for survivors in windy, dark conditions
Police officials have told the BBC's US partner CBS News that 18 bodies have been recovered, but there is no official update on casualties
The collision happened on approach to Runway 33 at Reagan Washington National Airport around 9pm local time, the Federal Aviation Administration says in a statement to CBS News
US President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the "terrible accident" and thanks emergency responders for their "incredible work"
