Three die in British navy helicopter crash
A British navy helicopter crashed in south-west England, resulting in the deaths of three crew members during a training exercise. The incident occurred near Sourton village in Devon just before 4am on June 3. The Ministry of Defence has expressed sympathies with the families and friends of the deceased, but the cause of the crash has not been specified.
- ▪Three members of Britain's navy died in the helicopter crash.
- ▪The crash occurred during a training exercise near Sourton village in Devon.
- ▪The Ministry of Defence has not specified the cause of the crash.
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Three die in British navy helicopter crashSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxThey died during a training exercise just before 4am near Sourton village.PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Jun 03, 2026, 10:05 PMUpdated Jun 03, 2026, 10:05 PMLONDON – Three members of Britain’s navy died in a helicopter crash in south-west England on June 3, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.They died during a training exercise just before 4am near Sourton village, in the county of Devon.“Our thoughts and sympathies are with their families and friends at this sad time,” a spokesperson said, without specifying the cause of the crash.
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