Multiple People Killed In Trigg County Helicopter Crash

Several people were killed when multiple helicopters crashed in Trigg County Wednesday night.

Fort Campbell public affairs confirmed that two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a routine training mission. The press release did not provide the status of the crewmembers but said the command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.

Trigg County emergency personnel said the crash occurred between Bobby Light Road and Lancaster Road around 9:35 pm.

A U. S. Army soldier at the scene confirmed multiple deaths with Trigg County Coroner John Mark Vinson called to the scene.

Fort Campbell officials arrived on the scene about an hour after the crash to begin their investigation.

One witness, who lives about a half mile from the crash site,  said they heard ‘a pop’ and ‘two booms’. Trigg County Jailer James Hughes also lives about a half mile away and heard what he believed to be a collision.... (Read more)

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