Topline
Multiple people are feared dead after two U.S. Army helicopters crashed during routine training in southwestern Kentucky on Wednesday night.
Emergency responders are seen near a site where two military helicopters crashed Wednesday night … [+]
Key Facts
The two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters were flying a routine training mission in Trigg County when the crash happened at around 10p.m. local time, U.S. Army base Fort Campbell said In a statement on Facebook.
The status of the crew members on board is unknown, the statement said, without mentioning how many people were on board the two choppers.
The cause of the crashes is still being investigated, but witnesses told local radio station WKDZ they believe the two helicopters had a collision.
The radio station also cited a U.S. Army soldier at the scene who confirmed “multiple deaths.”
According to local ABC News affiliate WKRN, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Emergency Management and other local officials responded to the crash site and set up a roadblock.
The Blackhawks involved in the incident belonged to the 101st Airborne Division, widely known as the “Screaming Eagles.”
Crucial Quote
In a statement on Twitter, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said: “We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected…Please pray for all those affected.”
This is a developing story.
Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2023/03/30/multiple-deaths-feared-after-two-us-army-blackhawk-helicopters-crash-in-kentucky/