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Ronald Reagan National Airport stops all take -offs and landings after a collision in the middle.

A regional aircraft and a military helicopter collided in the middle of the air in Washington, Colombia, the United States, forcing the suspension of all take -offs and landings at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, authorities said.

PSA Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 Jet has been confronted with a Black Hawk Sikorsky UH-60 helicopter while on its way from Wichita, Kansas, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said late Wednesday.

“FAA and NTSB will investigate. NTSB will lead the investigation, “said the aviation agency, citing the National Transport Safety Council.

Police and fire services have said a lot of search and rescue operation is being held in the Potomak River.

“Fire boats on the spot,” said the Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services in Colombia in a publication of X.

Al Jazee's Shihab Ratans, reporting Washington, Colombia District, said there was a “huge answer” at the scene of the crash, including emergency vehicles and boats.

“We have to be very clear, this is the main local airport serving Washington, Colombia District, a metropolitan area,” Ratansy said.

“We believe both planes are in the river,” Ratans said. “So this is of great anxiety now.”

A video posted on social media appeared to show that the two aircraft were confronted and exploded in flames.

There were no immediate reports on the number of victims.

The Bombardier CRJ700 has a maximum capacity of 78 passengers, according to the Jetset Group airline.

The Sikorsky H-60 ​​helicopter can carry up to 11 fully equipped troops, according to New Site alily.com.