2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say
An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated, sheriff’s official said. Officials from nearby Fort Hood…
An Army Apache helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of both passengers, according to officials from Bell County. The helicopter, an AH-64 variant, came down in a field near Fort Hood, causing a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of several nearby residences. Cliff Coleman, a spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s office, confirmed that both occupants of the helicopter perished in the crash.
No cause for the incident has been disclosed at this time. The investigation into the crash is being handled by Fort Hood’s criminal investigation division, as announced by the office. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, acting commanding general, stated that the immediate priority is securing the crash site and providing assistance to the initial response teams.
He expressed condolences to the crew and their families, pending further information. The helicopter did not impact any structures or homes during its descent, according to Coleman.
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