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2 dead in military helicopter crash in Texas
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Scripps News Group , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The Bell County Sheriff's Office is involved in the response to the crash.
A military helicopter went down in a rural area of Texas, resulting in fatalities. The crash occurred near a town located south of Salado. Local authorities had to evacuate people in the surrounding area due to a fire sparked by the incident.
Details about the crash are still emerging, but it is known that the helicopter was part of a division based at Fort Hood. The Bell County Sheriff's Office is involved in the response to the crash. For more information, readers can check the original source, as this is a developing story with updates expected to be released as more details become available.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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