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| Kentucky helicopter crash: Nine people killed, officials confirm | Kentucky helicopter crash: Nine people killed, officials confirm |
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| Nine people have died after two US Army helicopters crashed on Wednesday night in the state of Kentucky, officials confirmed. | Nine people have died after two US Army helicopters crashed on Wednesday night in the state of Kentucky, officials confirmed. |
| The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened during a training mission near a military base. | The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened during a training mission near a military base. |
| Military officials confirmed nine service members died in the incident, saying it was a "truly tragic loss". | Military officials confirmed nine service members died in the incident, saying it was a "truly tragic loss". |
| The crash happened at around 22:00 local time (02:00 GMT), close to Fort Campbell military base. | The crash happened at around 22:00 local time (02:00 GMT), close to Fort Campbell military base. |
| It is unclear what caused the crash and an investigation into what happened is under way. | It is unclear what caused the crash and an investigation into what happened is under way. |
| In a statement to BBC News earlier, a US Army spokesperson said two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed during "a routine training mission". | In a statement to BBC News earlier, a US Army spokesperson said two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters 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 flown into each other, the spokesperson said it "was unable to confirm specifics at this time". | Asked by the BBC if the two helicopters had flown into each other, the spokesperson said it "was unable to confirm specifics at this time". |
| 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 |