{
  "id": 716924,
  "title": "Two US soldiers killed after Apache military helicopter attached to Fort Hood base crashes in Texas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/two-us-soldiers-killed-after-apache-military-helicopter-attached-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T00:43:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Live Mint",
    "slug": "live-mint",
    "url": "https://www.livemint.com/news/us-news/two-us-soldiers-killed-after-apache-military-helicopter-attached-to-fort-hood-base-crashes-in-texas-11786581142148.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two US Army soldiers lost their lives when an Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood crashed into a field in Texas on Wednesday. The incident occurred in Bell County, approximately 100 km north of Austin. An AH-64E Apache attack helicopter crashed during routine training operations. Two personnel were confirmed deceased, with the base stating that Fort Hood personnel are on scene working with local first responders. No cause of the crash has been announced yet. Bell County Sheriff Cliff Coleman declared two people dead who were on board. The crash investigation is being led by Fort Hood’s criminal investigation division. Images show firefighters examining burning debris and smoke billowing from the scene. Texas Governor Greg Abbott expressed condolences for the families and fellow service members. The crashed Apache was out on a routine training flight when the accident occurred.",
  "summary": "Two US Army soldiers died in an Apache helicopter crash in Bell County, Texas, during a routine training flight. The Fort Hood base confirmed the incident as local emergency responders worked at the scene. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the crash.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Hindustan Times",
        "title": "Al-Qaeda offshoot behind Red Fort blast that killed 11: UN Security Council body",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/12/al-qaeda-offshoot-behind-red-fort-blast-that-killed-11-un-security",
        "published": "2026-08-12T17:15:37.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}