Army Apache Crash Near Fort Hood Kills 2
Army Apache Crash Near Fort Hood Kills 2
The News
Two people aboard a U.S. Army AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based at Fort Hood were killed when the aircraft crashed in a field near Salado, in Bell County, Texas, on Wednesday afternoon.
The crash sparked a vegetation fire that forced evacuations and road closures near the scene, officials said.
The cause of the crash and the identities of those killed had not been publicly disclosed as of initial reporting.
Timeline
Around 1:35 p.m. local time Wednesday, the Apache went down in a field in Bell County, near Fort Hood.
Bell County Sheriff's Office spokesman Cliff Coleman confirmed two people aboard were killed.
A large, uncontrolled wildfire broke out at the crash site, drawing emergency crews and prompting evacuations and road closures.
Reactions
Bell County authorities were working an active scene with details still emerging, officials said.
A Fort Hood spokesman said a statement would be released soon.
What's Next
A crash with fatalities triggers Army safety and accident investigations into the cause.
Officials had not yet publicly identified the two crew members or confirmed whether the wildfire was contained.
More
Apache helicopters typically carry two crew members and are based at Fort Hood, one of the Army's largest installations.
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