US government says helicopter crash kills nine

US government says helicopter crash kills nine

1 of 2 Helicopter model that crashed in the United States — Photo: US Army Helicopter model that crashed in the United States — Photo: US Army

All nine people who died in the two US military helicopters that collided in Kentucky on Wednesday night (29th), the US government announced this Thursday (30th).

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The accident occurred during a routine training mission near Fort Campbell at around 10:00 p.m. (11:00 p.m. GMT).

A US Army spokesman said the military is flying two Black Halk HH60 helicopters that are being used in support of special operations.

The HH60 is a variant of the Black Hawk helicopter, which the Army says was being developed in support of various military operations, including airstrikes and medical emergencies.

2 of 2 EMTs take position on the streets of Trigg County, Kentucky March 30, 2023 — Photo: Brandon Smith/WSMVTV via AP EMTs take position on the streets of Trigg County, Kentucky March 30, 2023 — Photo : Brandon Smith/WSMVTV via AP

The circumstances of the accident have not yet been released by the US Army.

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