According to authorities, two Army helicopters flying out of Fort Campbell on Wednesday night crashed in Trigg County, Kentucky, killing at least nine troops.
Details: Before the disaster on Wednesday night at about 10 p.m. EST, two HH60 Blackhawk helicopter crews were on board for a regular training flight. In a statement made earlier on Thursday, U.S. Army Fort Campbell said that the event was under investigation and that further details would be shared as soon as they become available.
A military spokesman confirmed on Thursday that the helicopters were Blackhawk medical evacuation models.
What they're saying: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, a Democrat, said on Thursday that "this is a sad and heartbreaking day for Kentucky, for Fort Campbell, for the 101st."
Context: The 101st Airborne Division, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, the 5th Special Forces Group, and several other units are stationed at Fort Campbell, which is situated on the Kentucky-Tennessee line.
According to a statement on the Army website, the 101st Airborne Division is the only air assault division in the U.S. Army and has participated in combat and contingency operations all over the globe.
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