‘Multiple deaths’ in Fort Campbell military helicopter crash after two Black Hawks went down in Trigg County, Kentucky
MULTIPLE fatalities are expected after two US military helicopters crashed outside an Army installation last night, officials have said.
First responders raced to the scene at Fort Campbell grounds in Trigg County, Kentucky, shortly after 10pm on Wednesday.
Authorities said two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters had crashed during a routine training mission, with local radio station WKDZ Radio reporting “several people killed.”
The crewmembers were flying two HH60 Black Hawk helicopters, according to officials – although it is not yet confirmed how many were on board.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote in a tweet that “fatalities are expected.”
And Fort Campbell officials later said in a statement: “The status of the crew members are unknown at this time.
“The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.
“More information will be released as it becomes available. The incident is under investigation.”
First responders arrived around an hour after the crash, according to local reports.
An eyewitness told WKDZ that he heard “a pop” and “two booms” from his home about a half mile away from the crash site.
Others reported seeing several helicopters flying near the site in recent days.
The East Golden Pond Fire Department helped to extinguish fires.
Weather conditions were said to be fair with light wind at the time of the crash.
Fort Campbell is an active U.S. Army installation located on the Kentucky/Tennessee border.
It’s unclear whether or not the helicopters were with the Army.
The U.S. Sun has reached out to local officials and the armed forces for comment on this incident.