Deaths feared after army helicopters crash in US

BREAKBREAK,

The incident occurred during military training in the US state of Kentucky.

Two US Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a training mission over Kentucky.

The status of the crew members was not immediately known, Army spokeswoman Nondice Thurman said in a statement Thursday. It was not clear how many people were on board the plane.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said deaths were expected and Kentucky police and the state’s emergency services were responding.

“We have bad news from Fort Campbell with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities expected,” he said on Twitter.

We have bad news from Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities expected. @kystatepolice, @KentuckyEM and local officials respond. We will share more information when available. Please pray for all affected.

— Governor Andy Beshear (@GovAndyBeshear) March 30, 2023

Crew members flew two Black Hawk helicopters that crashed in Kentucky’s Trigg County at about 10 p.m. (02:00 GMT Thursday), Thurman said.

The cause of the crash is under investigation. “The command is currently focused on caring for the military and their families,” she said.