Guwahati, Jan. 31 -- US President Donald Trump confirmed there were no survivors in the tragic jet-helicopter collision that occurred on Wednesday.

As per reports, a total of 67 people, including three soldiers aboard the military helicopter, are believed to have perished in the accident. Recovery teams have retrieved 28 bodies from the river where both aircraft plunged.

The incident took place on Wednesday when an American Airlines regional jet, carrying 67 people, collided with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter before crashing into the Potomac River near Reagan Washington National Airport.

President Trump described the event as "a dark and excruciating night in our nation's capital and in our history."

In response to the tragedy, Pres...