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  "id": 699202,
  "title": "2 dead in Army Apache helicopter crash in Texas: Officials",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2-dead-in-army-apache-helicopter-crash-in-texas-officials",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T20:46:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ABC News (US)",
    "slug": "abc-news-us",
    "url": "https://abcnews.com/US/2-dead-army-apache-helicopter-crash-texas-officials/story?id=135591343"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two individuals lost their lives in a helicopter crash in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, according to local authorities. The incident occurred near Fort Hood, a U.S. Army base, and involved an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, a two-seater aircraft. The Bell County Sheriff's Office received a 911 call around 1:30 p.m. local time, reporting the crash, which resulted in a grass fire that was uncontrolled when they arrived at the scene. The Army confirmed the helicopter was one of its AH-64 models. As of now, no structures were damaged by the crash, but the scene continues to burn. Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, the acting commanding general, stated that the immediate priority is securing the site and supporting the initial response efforts. He also expressed condolences to the crew and their families, as the full details of the tragedy are awaited.",
  "summary": "A U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter has crashed in a field near Fort Hood according to two sources familiar with the incident.",
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      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "2 killed after Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2-killed-after-apache-helicopter-from-fort-hood-crashes-in-salado",
        "published": "2026-08-12T21:06:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Two dead after army Apache attack helicopter crashes in Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/two-dead-after-army-apache-attack-helicopter-crashes-in-texas",
        "published": "2026-08-12T21:13:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "NDTV",
        "title": "Video: 2 Killed After US Army Apache Helicopter Crashes In Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/video-2-killed-after-us-army-apache-helicopter-crashes-in-texas",
        "published": "2026-08-12T21:22:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Two US soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash in Texas",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/two-us-soldiers-killed-in-apache-helicopter-crash-in-texas",
        "published": "2026-08-12T23:38:26.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}