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Jet with passengers collides with US Army helicopter

The jet was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and three US Army soldiers were on board the military helicopter

The jet was carrying 60 passengers and four crew members, and three US Army soldiers were on board the military helicopter. US President Donald Trump says he has been briefed on the "terrible accident" and thanks emergency responders for their "incredible work".

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(Pic: Emergency service vehicles operate near the site of the crash after American Eagle flight 5342; Credit: Reuters)

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