In brief
A U.S. Army helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord late Wednesday night, prompting a response from the Thurston County sheriff's office. As of now, the number of people aboard and their condition remain unknown. The situation is developing, with more details expected to emerge as authorities continue their investigation.
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A helicopter crash has been confirmed in a rural area adjacent to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, according to a statement from the U.S. Army released Thursday. Local sources indicate that the incident took place around 9 p.m. on Wednesday night, but details regarding the number of occupants and their current condition have not yet been disclosed.The base, located about 10 miles south of Tacoma, operates under the U.S. Army Joint Base Headquarters. The Thurston County sheriff’s office in Olympia reported late Wednesday that they dispatched deputies to the Summit Lake area following reports of a possible helicopter crash. In their report, the sheriff’s office noted that they had been informed by military officials about a loss of contact with a helicopter in the vicinity. The department is currently cooperating with the base as investigations unfold, but no additional information is available at this time. This incident continues to develop, and further updates are anticipated as both military and local authorities gather more information.}
