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2 dead after military helicopter crashes in Texas
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
Two people are dead after a military helicopter leaving Fort Hood crashed in Salado, a village located about 30 miles southeast of the U.S. Army post.
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Key takeaway Two people are dead after a military helicopter leaving Fort Hood crashed in Salado, a village located about 30 miles southeast of the U.
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What is this story about? Two people are dead after a military helicopter leaving Fort Hood crashed in Salado, a village located about 30 miles southeast of the U.S. Army post.
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