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Time now for the news with Kent Covington.

Tragedy in the skies above the nation's capital last night,

a jet carrying more than 60 people collided with an army helicopter

while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

As of early this morning, authorities were not able to provide an official collided with an army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

As of early this morning, authorities were not able to provide an official death toll in the cause of the collision was unclear. All takeoffs and landings from the airport were halted as government

helicopters flew over the scene in search of survivors. Inflatable rescue boats were also launched

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