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2 soldiers killed in Apache helicopter crash in Texas

The U.S. Army is investigating after an Apache helicopter crashed Wednesday in central Texas, killing both crew members on board and sparking a wildfire. Army officials say the helicopter was on a training flight when it crashed. Charlie D'Agata reports.

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The Apache helicopter crashed in Salado, a small town about 20 miles from the military base, and set off a fire, the authorities said.

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Two Killed in Military Helicopter Crash Near Fort Hood in Texas

The Apache helicopter crashed in Salado, a small town about 20 miles from the military base, and set off a fire, the authorities said.

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2 killed as Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Salado, Texas

Two soldiers aboard an AH-64 Apache attack helicopter based out of Fort Hood were killed in a crash on Wednesday, according to local authorities and the Army.

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