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‘Several dead’ as US military choppers crash

Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters have crashed in Kentucky during a training mission, with several fatalities expected.

Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters have crashed in Kentucky during a training mission, with several fatalities expected.

“The status of the crew members are unknown at this time,” army base Fort Campbell said in a statement.

“The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.” 

The helicopters, from the 101st Airborne Division, crashed at around 10pm on Wednesday in Kentucky’s Trigg county, northwest of Fort Campbell.
 

Gov. Andy Beshear said multiple victims are expected to be deceased following a helicopter crash in Kentucky on March 29, 2023. (WKDZ Radio, Cadiz KY)
Gov. Andy Beshear said multiple victims are expected to be deceased following a helicopter crash in Kentucky on March 29, 2023. (WKDZ Radio, Cadiz KY)

A US Army UH-60M Black Hawk (Courtesy Lockheed Martin).
A US Army UH-60M Black Hawk (Courtesy Lockheed Martin).


Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said fatalities were expected. 

“We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected,” he said on Twitter.

He said Kentucky police and emergency management were responding. 

“Please pray for all those affected,” Beshear tweeted.

Fort Campbell said the incident was under investigation.

“More information will be released as it becomes available,” it said

Author: Editors Desk

Source: News Corp Australia Network:

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