Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is closed until at least 11 a.m.
ET Thursday after a tragic mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter.
The passenger jet was preparing to land when it struck the military aircraft above the airport.
Authorities have not yet confirmed casualties.
Investigations by the FAA and NTSB are underway.
Emergency crews are on-site, and officials warn of further disruptions as they assess the wreckage and search for survivors.
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