Several people reportedly died after two military helicopters crashed in Kentucky.
Crew members were flying two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters during a routine pre-crash training mission at Fort Campbell around 10pm local time on Wednesday (3am Thursday UK time), the military base said in a statement.
The statement adds: “The status of the crew members is currently unknown. Command is currently focused on caring for service members and their families.”
A U.S. Army soldier at the scene has confirmed there have been multiple deaths, local radio station WKDZ reports.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said: “We have some tough news from Fort Campbell, with initial reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities expected. @kystatepolice, @KentuckyEM and local officials are responding. We will share more information as it becomes available. Please pray for all those affected.”
The helicopters involved were from the 101st Airborne Division, known as the “Screaming Eagles”.
