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An army helicopter, believed to have two crew members on board, has crashed in north Devon. An army helicopter, with two crew members on board, has crashed in Devon.
A spokesman for the army confirmed the helicopter, believed to be a Lynx, went down near Great Torrington in north Devon. The helicopter came down near Kingscott, Torrington at 1545 BST. Police said two crew members have been injured, but no buildings are damaged.
A rescue team has been scrambled from RAF Chivenor and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service has sent crews to the scene. A rescue team from RAF Chivenor has been scrambled and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue has dispatched crews.
More soon. About 12,000 homes in the area lost electricity supplies about the time of the accident, although it is not known if this was linked to the crash.
Western Power Distribution said it had switched to an alternative supply, but was unable to confirm if the incidents were related.
Roads close to the crash site have been closed.

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