Two people were found dead Wednesday after an Apache attack helicopter crashed in a field south of Fort Hood, sparking a large grass fire.
Crash Near Fort Hood Leaves Two Dead
A US Army AH-64 Apache helicopter out of Fort Hood crashed in central Texas, leaving two dead. Emergency crews secured the scene as an investigation opens.
The helicopter, based at the Fort Hood military installation, crashed south of Salado, Texas, sparking a wildfire that has grown to 100 acres. The Texas A&M Forest Service has named the wildfire the Dove Hollow Fire and reports it is 45% contained as crews continue working the fire.
Details Emerge of Fatal Crash
Two soldiers were killed Wednesday when a U.S. Army Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashed in Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, the Army and local law enforcement officials said. Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Bill Coleman said two people were on board the helicopter and were pronounced dead at the scene around 2:30 p.m. local time.
According to the Bell County Sheriff's Office, officials responded to 911 calls around 1:30 p.m. and pronounced the two soldiers dead. The Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter is based at Fort Hood, the military installation said.
Investigation Underway
The cause of the crash is still under investigation. Emergency crews secured the scene as officials from the Army and local law enforcement begin to piece together the events surrounding the fatal crash.
The US Army has confirmed that an AH-64E Apache attack helicopter had crashed and that two soldiers were killed. No other injuries were reported after the crash. The helicopter was based at the Fort Hood military installation.
What's Next
The investigation into the fatal crash is ongoing. The US Army will continue to work with local authorities to determine the cause of the crash and the circumstances surrounding the deaths of the two soldiers.
Source: 3News
