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Apache helicopter crash in Texas killed two US Army soldiers, sparked large fire

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Newswire From a news agency Outcome reported
  • Two US Army soldiers died when an Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas.
  • The crash occurred during Fort Hood operations and sparked a large grass fire.
  • Officials withheld the soldiers' identification pending family notification.

Two U.S. Army soldiers perished when an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter crashed in Bell County, Texas, on Wednesday. The incident occurred during operations associated with Fort Hood and resulted in a significant grass fire.

Officials confirmed the crash and the fatalities, stating that the soldiers' identities would not be released until their families were notified. The Bell County justice of the peace pronounced the two individuals on board dead at the scene.

The accident took place approximately 60 miles north of Austin, the state capital. Emergency services, including multiple local fire departments, responded swiftly to combat the blaze that erupted following the crash. Images from the scene showed firefighters amidst burning debris and smoke billowing into the sky.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott acknowledged the tragedy on X/Twitter, stating, "Today, an Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County during Fort Hood operations, killing two members of our military." The U.S. Army has confirmed the crash and the deaths, initiating procedures to identify the service members involved.

Today, an Apache helicopter crashed in Bell County during Fort Hood operations, killing two members of our military

— Texas Governor Greg AbbottGovernor Abbott commented on the incident via X/Twitter.
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