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Four Killed After Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes At Fort Hood

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FORT HOOD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Four people died Monday after a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed at Fort Hood, officials said.

The crash happened sometime after 5:49 p.m. in the northeast part of the Fort Hood Range.

"After an extensive search, emergency crews located the scene of the incident and are reporting the four crew members found deceased," according to a statement released by Fort Hood Public Affairs.'

The crew members were the only ones on board the helicopter.

The crew was assigned to Division West, First Army and were on a routine training mission at the time, officials said.

The cause of the crash is under investigation, but a board will be assigned to help determine what went wrong.

Army officials said the names of those who died will not be released until 24 hours after family members can be notified.

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