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Investigation begins into military helicopter crash near Fort Campbell

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U.S. military officials say two Army helicopters have crashed in southwestern Kentucky during a routine training mission, causing several casualties. A statement from Fort Campbell says the two HH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, part of the 101st Airborne Division, crashed around 10 p.m. Wednesday in Trigg County, Kentucky. The 101st Airborne confirmed the crash, saying on Twitter it resulted in “several casualties” but did not specify whether those were injuries or deaths. Gov. Andy Beshear had said earlier that fatalities were expected. The crash is under investigation.

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