Two Army Blackhawk helicopters crash in US state of Kentucky: Nine soldiers killed

 

According to US officials, nine people were killed when two US Army Black Hawk helicopters crashed in the state of Kentucky on Wednesday night.

 The accident happened to the helicopters of the 101st Airborne Division when they were engaged in a training mission near an army base.

 Army officials confirmed the death of nine soldiers in the incident and said it was a tragic loss.

 The accident happened at around 22:00 local time (02:00 GMT) near the Fort Campbell military base.

It is not clear what caused the accident, but the investigation is ongoing, according to authorities.

 a US military spokesman said two HH60 Black Hawk helicopters crashed during a 'routine training mission'.

 "The command is currently focused on caring for service members and their families," the statement added.