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Two soldiers killed in Fort Hood Apache helicopter crash near Salado, Texas
Summary by The Lubbock Editorial Desk Joe Villasana, Abbey Ferguson, Jessica Rajkumar , as published by KCBD News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The aircraft, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, was from Fort Hood.
A military helicopter crash near Salado, Texas, has resulted in the deaths of two soldiers. The aircraft, an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter, was from Fort Hood. The crash occurred in a field and sparked a grass fire, prompting the evacuation of several nearby homes.
A road in the area, Farm to Market Road 2843, is currently closed. Further details about the incident are available from the Bell County Sheriff's Office and Fort Hood officials, who are investigating the crash and supporting response efforts.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KCBD News Reading time: 1 min
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