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2 killed when military helicopter crashes in Central Texas, authorities confirm
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· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway and was reported to the Bell County sheriff's office via a 911 call.
A military helicopter crash in Central Texas has resulted in two fatalities, according to authorities. m. and was reported to the Bell County sheriff's office via a 911 call.
The crash also sparked a grass fire, which was found to be uncontrolled when deputies arrived at the scene. Details of the incident are limited, but the Bell County sheriff's office has confirmed the fatalities and the circumstances of the crash. For more information on this incident, readers can refer to the source, ABC13 Houston, which has reported on the crash and its aftermath.
Further details may be available from this source as the situation develops.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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