{
  "id": 699862,
  "title": "2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2-people-died-in-military-helicopter-crash-near-fort-hood-officials",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-12T21:07:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/world/2026/08/12/2-people-died-in-military-helicopter-crash-near-fort-hood-officials-say"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Wednesday, an Army Apache helicopter crashed in a field near Fort Hood, Texas, resulting in the deaths of both individuals on board, according to sheriff's officials. The crash sparked a wildfire that prompted the evacuation of several homes.\n\nCliff Coleman, a spokesman for the Bell County Sheriff’s office, confirmed that both occupants of the helicopter perished in the accident. The cause of the crash has not been determined at this time.\n\nFort Hood’s criminal investigation division is leading the investigation into the incident, reported Brig. Gen. Ethan Diven, the acting commanding general. The helicopter did not impact any homes or other structures during the crash.\n\nColeman stated that the crash appeared to be a violent one, emphasizing that the initial priority was to secure the site and support the initial response efforts. The helicopter crew and their families are being extended the agency's thoughts during the ongoing investigation.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Two people died in helicopter crash near Fort Hood.",
    "Crash sparked wildfire, prompting home evacuations.",
    "Investigation led by Fort Hood's criminal division."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/699862.png",
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      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "2 people died in military helicopter crash near Fort Hood, officials say",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/2-people-died-in-military-helicopter-crash-near-fort-hood-officials-703774",
        "published": "2026-08-12T21:23:02.000Z"
      }
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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."
}