September 19, 2024

Three US soldiers killed after two helicopters crash in Alaska

Three US soldiers Friday were killed and one other was injured when two helicopters collided while returning from a training mission in Alaska Thursday evening, according to the Washington Post.

The 11th Airborne Division of the US Army announced in a statement that two soldiers were killed at the scene near Hilly, Alaska, while a third soldier died while being transported to the hospital, and a fourth soldier is being treated.

The US military did not identify the soldiers and said it would not reveal their names until 24 hours after notifying their families.

Source: Jordan News Agency