Key takeaways:
- Two military helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission.
- Kentucky State Police, the state Division of Emergency Management and local officials are responding to the crash.
- The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Two military helicopters from the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) crashed Wednesday night in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission, according to a statement from Fort Campbell.
The two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky, according to the statement, which was posted on Facebook. The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.
Kentucky State Police, the state Division of Emergency Management and local officials are responding to the crash. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear wrote on Twitter that “fatalities are expected,” adding that police and emergency officials were responding.
The 101st Airborne Division is an elite unit of the U.S. Army, and is based at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The unit is known for its role in the D-Day invasion of Normandy in World War II, and has a long history of service in conflicts around the world.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the servicemembers affected by this tragedy.
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