Two dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas
Two people have died in a military helicopter crash in central Texas, officials have confirmed.
Two individuals lost their lives in a military helicopter crash in central Texas, authorities have confirmed. Emergency services responded to the scene around 13:33 local time (18:33 GMT) in fields south of Salado, where the wreckage of an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter was found. The aircraft belonged to Fort Hood, a major US Army base.
Upon arrival, officers discovered the crash along with a rapidly spreading fire that was "getting out of control very quickly," according to Cliff Coleman, a spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. The US Army is currently conducting an investigation into the incident, with emergency response efforts ongoing. Brig Gen Ethan Diven, acting commanding general of the 1st Cavalry Division, stated that securing the site and supporting the initial response efforts was their immediate priority.
The Army expressed their condolences to the crew and their families as they await further information. The AH-64 Apache is a versatile, twin-engine, four-bladed helicopter designed for various missions, including armed reconnaissance, close combat, mobile strike, and vertical maneuvering. It typically carries two service members: a pilot in the rear cockpit and a co-pilot gunner in the front position.
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