A passenger jet collided Wednesday with an Army helicopter while landing at Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, prompting a large search-and-rescue operation in the nearby Potomac River. There was no immediate word from law enforcement on casualties, but Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said in a post on X that there are fatalities. All takeoffs and landings from the airport near Washington were halted as helicopters from law enforcement agencies across the region flew over the scene in search of survivors. Inflatable rescue boats were launched into the Potomac River from a point near the airport along the George Washington Parkway, just north of the airport. "I have been fully briefed on the terrible accident which just took place at Reagan National Airport. May God Bless their souls," President Donald Trump said in a statement. "Thank you for the incredible work being done by our first responders. I am monitoring the situation and will provide more details as they arise.” Vice President JD Vance encouraged followers on the social media platform X to “say a prayer for everyone involved.” MORE: https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/aircraft-down-washington-dc-potomac-river/507-415bed11-7043-4fa0-ab80-e24084f60665