2 soldiers dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas, officials say
'Bell County Sheriff's Office responded and noted not only a helicopter crash but then also a wildfire that was out of control,' authorities said.
On Wednesday, a U.S. Army helicopter crashed in Texas, resulting in the deaths of two soldiers, according to the Bell County Sheriff’s Office. Cliff Coleman, the public information officer for the sheriff’s office, stated that the two soldiers were pronounced dead after responding to 911 calls around 1:34 p.m. local time in Salado, Texas.
The crash occurred in a field, according to Coleman, who noted that the helicopter did not strike any homes or other structures. The Apache helicopter involved in the crash is based at Fort Hood, and the Fort Hood Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation. The names of the deceased soldiers will remain undisclosed until 24 hours after notification of their families.
Fort Hood personnel continued to work alongside local first responders at the scene. The Salado Fire Department returned on Thursday to ensure there were no remaining hot spots or areas of concern after extinguishing the out-of-control wildfire. Governor Greg Abbott expressed his condolences in a statement on X, praising the mutual-aid response and teamwork that helped contain the fire.
The community continues to mourn the loss of the two soldiers, with leaders extending their prayers and gratitude to all those who responded.
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