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| Kentucky helicopter crash: Deaths feared after military aircraft crash | Kentucky helicopter crash: Deaths feared after military aircraft crash |
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| The helicopters involved in the crash were the HH60 Blackhawk model | The helicopters involved in the crash were the HH60 Blackhawk model |
| A number of people are believed to have been killed after two US Army helicopters crashed in Kentucky. | A number of people are believed to have been killed after two US Army helicopters crashed in Kentucky. |
| The incident involved aircraft from the 101st Airborne Division, which said it had "resulted in several casualties". | |
| The state's Governor, Andy Beshear, said it was "tough news" and that "fatalities are expected". | |
| Local news reports say the incident happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT), and as many as nine people may have been killed. | Local news reports say the incident happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT), and as many as nine people may have been killed. |
| It happened in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base. | It happened in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base. |
| In a statement to the BBC, a US Army spokesperson said two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters had crashed during "a routine training mission". | |
| "The status of the crew members are unknown at this time," they said. | "The status of the crew members are unknown at this time," they said. |
| "The command is currently focused on caring for the service members and their families." | "The command is currently focused on caring for the service members and their families." |
| Asked by the BBC if the two helicopters had crashed into each other, the spokesperson said it "was unable to confirm specifics at this time". | |
| They added the incident was under investigation and more information would be released as it becomes available. | They added the incident was under investigation and more information would be released as it becomes available. |
| The 101st Airborne Division is the only air assault division in the US Army and has been sent to conflict zones internationally. | |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Aviation accidents and incidents | Aviation accidents and incidents |
| Kentucky | Kentucky |
| US Armed Forces | US Armed Forces |
| United States | United States |