Two US army helicopters crash in Kentucky

Two US Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed in Kentucky during a training mission Wednesday night, officials said.

“The status of the crew members are unknown at this time,” army base Fort Campbell said in a statement early Thursday.

“The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families.”

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The helicopters, from the 101st Airborne Division, crashed at around 10:00 pm Wednesday in Kentucky’s Trigg county, northwest of Fort Campbell.

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said fatalities were expected.

“We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected,” he said on Twitter.

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He said Kentucky police and emergency management were responding.

“Please pray for all those affected,” Beshear tweeted.

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Fort Campbell said the incident was under investigation.

“More information will be released as it becomes available,” it said.

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