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Many Dead As Two US Army Helicopters Crash
A crash involving two United States army helicopters has resulted in the death of several persons.
The Fort Campbell military base in Kentucky said crew members were flying two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters during a routine training mission before the crash.
The collision was said to have happened around 10pm US time on Wednesday.
The cause of the crash is under investigation and the command said it is “currently focused on caring for the service members and their families”.
The death toll and the number of people on board remains unclear.
Andy Beshear, Kentucky’s governor, said fatalities were expected and that the state’s police and emergency management service were responding to the situation.
“We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected. @kystatepolice, @KentuckyEM and local officials are responding,” Beshear tweeted.
The governor added that more information will be shared once available while calling for prayers for all those affected.