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| Kentucky helicopter crash: Nine people killed - reports | |
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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 |
| Nine people have died after two US Army helicopters crashed on Wednesday night in the state of Kentucky, US media report. | |
| The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened during a training mission near a military base. | |
| The state's governor, Andy Beshear, said the crash was "tough news" and warned of casualties. | |
| Officials confirmed the nine deaths, according to The Washington Post, ABC News and Reuters. | |
| Authorities are expected to provide an update later. | |
| The crash happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT) in the Trigg County area, close to the large Fort Campbell military base. | |
| In a statement to BBC News earlier, a US Army spokesperson said two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters had crashed during "a routine training mission". | |
| "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." |
| Police and emergency services attended the scene on Thursday morning | Police and emergency services attended the scene on Thursday morning |
| 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". | 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. |
| According to the US Army's website, the 101st Airborne Division is its only air assault division and has been sent to conflict zones internationally. | According to the US Army's website, the 101st Airborne Division is its only air assault division 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 |