During a training mission in Kentucky, USA, two Army helicopters Black Hawk have become victims of the accident. 9 soldiers have died in the accident. The spokesperson of the army gave this information. The helicopters belonged to the 101st Airborne Division, whose spokesman, Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Hoefler, said nine soldiers had been killed.
9 Soldiers were killed
According to the base, the accident occurred at around 10:00 pm (0300 GMT) on Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky, northwest of Fort Campbell. Crew members were flying the HH60 Black Hawk helicopter during a training session. During this, he became a victim of the accident. More information is being gathered about the accident.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear tweeted that “travelling to Fort Campbell to support our troops and their families after last night’s tragic events.”
Governor Beshear had earlier said on Twitter that Kentucky police and emergency management were on the scene. He added: “Please pray for all those affected.”
Fort Campbell is home to the 101st Airborne Division, the only airborne assault division of the US Army. It was named “Screaming Eagles”. It was activated in August 1942 and became famous as the D-Day landings and Battle of the Bulge during World War II. Recently Iraq and Afghanistan action was taken from this division.
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