Three British navy personnel killed in helicopter crash in England
A helicopter crash in Devon, England, has resulted in the deaths of three British navy personnel during a training exercise. The UK Ministry of Defence expressed deep sadness over the incident and extended condolences to the victims' families. An investigation is currently underway, with local police at the scene and further updates expected soon.
- ▪The crash occurred around 4:00am during a training exercise near Sourton.
- ▪The Ministry of Defence announced the news with deep sadness and sympathy for the families.
- ▪An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing, led by the navy's head, General Gwyn Jenkin.
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News|MilitaryThree British navy personnel killed in helicopter crash in EnglandAn investigation under way after the deadly accident during a training exercise near the town of Sourton in Devon.ListenListen (2 mins)SaveClick here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharefacebookxwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogleAdd Al Jazeera on GoogleinfoWreckage of a helicopter is seen in a field, after a Royal Navy helicopter crash in a field at Sourton Down in the county of Devon, England [Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images]By The Associated PressPublished On 3 Jun 20263 Jun 2026A helicopter crash in northwestern England has killed three British naval crew, according to the UK Ministry of Defence.The crash occurred about 4:00am (03:00 GMT) on Wednesday during a helicopter training exercise near the village of…
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