Ft. Campbell, KY: 9 Service Members Dead after Two 101st Airborne Division Helicopters Crash
It's a sad day for Kentucky and our military after two air assault helicopters crashed during training in Trigg County Kentucky.
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101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Helicopters Crash
The helicopters crashed Wednesday, March 29, 2023, around 10:00 PM in Trigg County, Kentucky. According to U.S. Army Fort Campbell two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters were flown by crewmembers during a routine training mission.
ABC News Reporting All Nine Service Members Have Died
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Traveling to Fort Campbell
This morning I will be traveling to Fort Campbell to support our troops and their families after last night’s tragic incident. More information will be released later this morning. ^AB
Live Press Conference - Fort Campbell, Kentucky
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Fort Campbell Crisis Numbers:
If you are concerned about the well-being of a family member, contact local police to request a welfare check.
- Fort Campbell (270) 798-7111, (270) 798-7112, (270) 798-7113 for on-post assistance
- Clarksville, Tennessee (931) 552-1011 (outside Clarksville area, if local, dial 9-1-1)
- Oak Grove, Kentucky (270) 439-4602
- Hopkinsville, Kentucky (270) 890-1300
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