Updated Thursday, January 30, at 7 p.m.

Reagan National airport resumed flight operations at 11 a.m. All airport roads and terminals are also open. Some flights have been delayed or cancelled, so passengers are encouraged to check with their airline for specific flight information.

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Around 9 p.m. on Wednesday evening, emergency personnel at Reagan National Airport initiated their response to a crash between a passenger aircraft, identified by the FAA as American Eagle flight 5342, and a Sikorsky helicopter. Mutual aid from neighboring agencies were called to assist, and takeoffs and landings at the airport were halted for the remainder of the evening. We will continue to post information as it becomes available.

Further information from American Airlines is posted at www.aa.com.

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