Police said multiple agencies were involved in a search and rescue operation in the Potomac River, which borders the airport, but that there was no immediate word on casualties.
In a statement on X, Cruz said: ” While we don’t yet know how many on board were lost, we know there are fatalities.”
One or both of the aircraft may be in the river, NBC reported.
According to American Airlines’ website, the plane has a capacity for up to 65 passengers.
The National Transportation Safety Board said it was gathering more information on the incident.
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