Casualties reported after Military helicopters crash in Kentucky
U.S. navy officers say two Military helicopters have crashed in southwestern Kentucky throughout a routine coaching mission, inflicting a number of casualties
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Two Military helicopters crashed in southwestern Kentucky throughout a routine coaching mission, inflicting a number of casualties, navy officers stated.
The 2 HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, a part of the a hundred and first Airborne Division, crashed round 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky, in response to an announcement from Fort Campbell.
The a hundred and first Airborne confirmed the crash, saying on Twitter it resulted in “a number of casualties” however didn’t specify whether or not these have been accidents or deaths.
“Proper now our focus is on the Troopers and their households who have been concerned,” it added.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear had stated earlier that fatalities have been anticipated, including that police and emergency officers have been responding.
The crash is below investigation.
“The crash occurred in a discipline, some wooded space,” Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess stated at a information briefing. “Right now, there are not any studies of residence harm.”
Fort Campbell is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Nashville.
Final month, two Tennessee Nationwide Guard pilots have been killed when their Black Hawk helicopter crashed alongside an Alabama freeway throughout a coaching train.