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2 soldiers killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- Two soldiers died in a crash involving a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache helicopter from Fort Hood in Salado, Texas, around 2:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday.
- The helicopter crashed violently into a field without hitting any homes or structures, according to Bell County Sheriff's Office.
- The crash ignited a wildfire that was still burning uncontrollably as of 3:30 p.m. local time.
- The Army has not released the identities of the victims and will do so 24 hours after notifying their families.
- Fort Hood, the base of the helicopter, is located near Killeen, Texas, about 70 miles north of Austin.
