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Two Army helicopters crash in Kentucky; "several casualties" reported posted at 11:18:13 UTC   via   cbsnews.com Updated on: March 30, 2023 / 6:55 AM / CBS News The Army says two of its helicopters crashed Wednesday night in Trigg County, Kentucky. Officials said there were "several casualties." Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear tweeted that, "We've got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected." He said Kentucky State Police, the state Division of Emergency Management and local officials were responding.  A general view of the site after helicopters crashed in Trigg County, Kentucky, U.S., March 29, 2023.   WKDZ Radio/Handout via REUTERS Fort Campbell said the crash, at about 10 p.m., involved two 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) helicopters on a routine training mission. They were HH60 Blackhawks, the fort said. The 101st said there were "several casualties." "The command i