Nine people have died after two US Army helicopters crashed on Wednesday night in the state of Kentucky. The incident involved the 101st Airborne Division and happened during a training mission near a military base. The crash happened at 21:35 local time near the large Fort Campbell military base.

The two Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a routine training mission.The specifics of how the accident occurred have not been confirmed. Officials have confirmed the nine deaths and authorities will provide an update later.

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