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2 dead in military helicopter crash in Texas
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Scripps News Group , as published by KXXV (ABC 25) News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The helicopter involved was an Apache, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.
A military helicopter crash occurred in a rural area of Texas, resulting in fatalities. The crash happened about 50 miles north of Austin, near Salado. The helicopter involved was an Apache, assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood.
A fire was sparked by the crash, prompting evacuations of people in the nearby area. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including KXXV News in Waco . The Bell County Sheriff's Office and Fort Hood have provided initial information, with more updates expected as the story develops.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News Reading time: 1 min
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