Guwahati, Jan. 30 -- A commercial jet carrying 64 people collided midair with an Army Black Hawk helicopter and crashed into the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport, just outside Washington, D.C.

According to the airline, American Airlines Flight 5342, with 60 passengers and 4 crew members on board, had departed from Wichita, Kansas.

The helicopter, which was conducting a training flight, carried three soldiers.

In a new development, at least 18 bodies have been reportedly found and discovered six survivors during the recue efforts.

As per sources, the plane has broken apart in the river, while the helicopter is also submerged nearby.

Around 19 aircraft were airborne at the time of the crash near Reagan National Airport and we...