Two Army helicopters crashed Wednesday night in Kentucky, officials said, killing nine people.
Nondice Thurman, a spokesperson for Fort Campbell, confirmed nine people died after the incident during a routine training mission. The 101st Airborne Division said in a Twitter post that crew members were flying two HH60 Blackhawk helicopters when it happened.
“The command is currently focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families,” the statement said.
Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted about the crash a few hours after it happened, saying that Kentucky State Police were responding alongside local officials.
“The crash occurred in a field, some wooded area,” Kentucky State Police Trooper Sarah Burgess said in a news briefing. “At this time, there are no reports of residence damage.”
Fort Campbell is about 60 miles (97 kilometers) northwest of Nashville.