Helicopter from the military crashes in proximity to a military base in Washington D.C.
Helicopter Crash Near Joint Base Lewis-McChord: Developing Situation
A military helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state on the evening of September 17. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time, and the type of helicopter involved was an MH-60 Black Hawk.
Initial reports suggested the crash site was located in Pierce County. However, further investigations by the Thurston County Sheriff's Office have revealed that the crash occurred in a rural area near the installation, which is actually situated in Thurston County.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office has been dispatched to the Summit Lake area, which is west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord and southwest of Tacoma. The office is working closely with the base to deploy resources and gather more information about the incident.
As of early Thursday morning, the military has lost contact with the helicopter in the area, and no additional details about the incident are available at this time. The official from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office did not confirm any casualties.
CNN has reached out to Joint Base Lewis-McChord for comment, and the incident remains a developing situation. The base, located in Pierce County, Washington, has not yet issued a statement regarding the crash.
The Thurston County Sheriff's Office is urging the public to avoid the area and to follow updates as more information becomes available. The incident is a reminder of the risks associated with military operations and the importance of maintaining a close relationship between local law enforcement and military bases.
This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
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