Nine dead in clash between Blackhawk helicopters of the 101st

Nine dead in clash between Blackhawk helicopters of the 101st Airborne Division: the accident at night

Nine soldiers and pilots died in the overnight collision between two HH60 Blackhawk military helicopters in Kentucky, Trigg County, during a mission from…

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Nine soldiers and pilots died in the overnight collision between two HH60 Blackhawk military helicopters in Kentucky, Trigg County, during a routine training mission. A spokesman for the Fort Campbell military base told the BBC. State Governor Andy Beshear said at least 9 people may have died in the accident, according to initial information. These are two aircraft from the legendary 101st Airborne Division.

Local news reports that the accident happened around 9:35 p.m. local time. In a statement to the BBC, a spokesman for the Fort Campbell military base said the two planes went down during “a routine training mission”. “The status of the crew members is currently unknown,” he said. “The command is currently focused on looking after the military and supporting their families.”

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