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Two dead in Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas

A U.S. Army Apache helicopter crashed in Salado, Texas, resulting in two fatalities, authorities report.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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An AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood crashed in a field near Salado, Texas, on Wednesday, resulting in the deaths of two individuals aboard the aircraft. Local authorities and the Army confirmed the incident, but further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have not been disclosed.

The crash site has drawn attention, and investigations are likely to follow as officials work to determine the cause of the accident.

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