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Bell Co. Sheriff's Office issues updates on Ft. Hood chopper crash
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The crash involved an Apache helicopter from the 1st Cavalry Division.
A press conference was held by the Bell County Sheriff's Office regarding a US Army helicopter crash. The crash involved an Apache helicopter from the 1st Cavalry Division. Two soldiers were on board at the time of the incident.
The helicopter crashed in Salado, resulting in the deaths of both soldiers. The Bell County Sheriff's Office provided updates on the situation during the press conference. Further details about the crash are available from the source, including information from the press conference and updates from the Bell County Sheriff's Office.
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Category: safety Published: August 13, 2026 Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Main News Reading time: 1 min
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