The exact cause of the crash is yet to be determined, but officials warned that fatalities are expected.
issued on Facebook, U.S. Army base Fort Campbell said the accident occurred in Trigg County at around 10 pm local time while the two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters were flying a routine training mission.
The status of the crew members on board is unknown, the statement said without mentioning how many people were onboard the two choppers.WKDZ they believe the two helicopters had a collision.According to local ABC News affiliate, Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Emergency Management and other local officials are present at the crash site and have set up a roadblock.
The Blackhawks involved in the incident belonged to the 101st Airborne Division, widely known as the “Screaming Eagles.”
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