Dark night in DC: Fatalities confirmed in the Potomac after airliner crash

Update on the Washington, D.C. Plane Crash

Authorities have confirmed fatalities following the tragic collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and a helicopter over the waters near Washington, D.C.

Rescuers have yet to recover any survivors from the scene..

The aircraft, which departed from Wichita, Kansas, is in pieces in the water, with the helicopter nearby.

Three US soldiers were on board the helicopter..

Airport officials have announced that the airport will remain closed until at least 11 a.m. ET on Thursday as emergency crews continue recovery and investigation efforts.

Among those on board the flight were several members of the figure skating community, according to a statement from US Figure Skating and reports from Russian state media.

President Donald Trump reacted to the crash on social media, calling it “a bad situation that looks like it should have been prevented.” However, it is unclear if his remarks were based on an official briefing.

Developing..