It has been confirmed that 30 people died in the plane crash in Washington DC, USA. A passenger plane that was preparing to land at the Ronald Reagan Airport in Washington DC collided with an army helicopter in the sky.

The plane carrying 4 crew and 60 passengers from Wichita, Kansas collided with a helicopter carrying 3 soldiers while on its way to land on runway 33. 

According to the American media, quoting John A. Donnelly, Sr., head of the fire and emergency medical services of Washington DC, there is no chance that any passengers will be found alive in the accident. According to him, the temperature at the scene was very low and because it was night time, rescue was difficult. 

Donnelly said rescue operations are continuing and the death toll may rise, according to CBS News. About 300 emergency rescuers, police divers and boats have been mobilized in the rescue operation. The neighboring state of Maryland has also helped in search and rescue operations.

According to the US Federal Civil Aviation Authority (FAA), an American Airlines plane that was preparing to land at 9 pm local time crashed into the Potomac River after colliding with a helicopter.

The plane crashed into two pieces and fell into the river . According to the media, the crashed helicopter overturned and fell into the river. It is said that there are three soldiers in the army's 'Black Hawk' helicopter used for training.