TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A military helicopter crashed in a rural area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord on Wednesday night, according to a statement from the U.S. Army. It occurred around 9 p.m., but there has been no immediate information on how many people were on board or their conditions. The Army official stated, This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time.
Authorities have not disclosed specifics about the helicopter itself. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Tacoma and falls under U.S. Army Joint Base Headquarters jurisdiction.
Late Wednesday, the Thurston County sheriff’s office, based in Olympia, reported dispatching deputies to the Summit Lake area in response to claims of a possible helicopter crash. The department mentioned they had been informed that military personnel lost contact with the helicopter. Collaboration with the base is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
Authorities have not disclosed specifics about the helicopter itself. Joint Base Lewis-McChord is located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Tacoma and falls under U.S. Army Joint Base Headquarters jurisdiction.
Late Wednesday, the Thurston County sheriff’s office, based in Olympia, reported dispatching deputies to the Summit Lake area in response to claims of a possible helicopter crash. The department mentioned they had been informed that military personnel lost contact with the helicopter. Collaboration with the base is ongoing, and further updates are expected as more information becomes available.
