Several feared dead after two US military helicopters crash in Kentucky
The Fort Campbell base has said the "status of the crew members are
unknown" after the collision on Wednesday night. Kentucky governor Andy
Beshear said "fatalities are expected"
Several people have reportedly died after two military helicopters crashed in Kentucky.
Crew
members were flying two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters during a routine
training mission before the crash at Fort Campbell at around 10pm local
time on Wednesday (3am on Thursday UK time), the military base has said
in a statement.
The statement adds: "The status of the crew members are unknown at
this time. The command is currently focused on caring for the
servicemembers and their families."
A US army soldier at the scene has confirmed there have been multiple deaths, local radio station WKDZ reports.
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. @kystatepolice, @KentuckyEM and local officials are
responding. We will share more information as available. Please pray for
all those affected."
The helicopters involved were from the 101st Airborne Division which is known as the "Screaming Eagles".
