A number of feared useless after two military helicopters collide over Kentucky

A number of individuals are feared useless after two military helicopters collided within the air above Kentucky Wednesday night time, officers stated.

The 2 one hundred and first Airborne Division helicopters crashed throughout a routine coaching mission over Trigg County at round 10 p.m., Fort Campbell officers stated.

Early Thursday, Military officers on the fort stated the standing of the crewmembers who have been aboard every HH60 Blackhawk copter was unknown.

Nevertheless an Military soldier on the scene of the wreck told local radio station WKDZ that a number of folks had died and the county coroner had been referred to as.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear additionally stated he suspects there can be a number of fatalities.

“We’ve obtained some robust information out of Fort Campbell, with early reviews of a helicopter crash and fatalities are anticipated,” Beshear tweeted. “[Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Emergency Management,] and native officers are responding.”

Firefighters responded to extinguish flames capturing out from the mangled aircrafts, pictures obtained by the radio station present.

A resident who lives a couple of half-mile away from the collision web site informed the station they heard “a pop and two booms” on the time of the mid-air crash.

Military officers stated the collision is beneath investigation.

“The command is presently centered on caring for the servicemembers and their households,” Fort Campbell officers stated.