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Authorities responding to Fort Hood military chopper crash
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The helicopter involved was an Apache from the 1st Cavalry Division.
A military helicopter crash has occurred at Fort Hood, with authorities responding to the incident in Bell County. The helicopter involved was an Apache from the 1st Cavalry Division. The crash has started a grass fire, which is spreading rapidly.
As a result, closures have been put in place on FM-2843. Multiple fire units are on the scene, working to contain the fire. For more information on the incident, readers can refer to the full report from FOX 44 News.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 12, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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