In Short
- Two troops and a us border patrol agent killed in a helicopter crash near the southern border.
- Incident occurred during aviation operations related to federal southwest border support mission.
- Investigations underway to determine the cause of the crash.
- The aircraft was reportedly tracking migrants before crashing in an open field.
TFD – Dive into the details of the tragic helicopter crash near the southern border, resulting in the loss of two troops and a US Border Patrol agent.
According to a military statement, two troops and a US Border Patrol agent were killed after a US military helicopter crashed on Friday afternoon close to the southern border.
The event resulted in injuries to another soldier.
The US National Guardsmen were among the soldiers killed in the incident, the military said, adding that the names of the dead are being kept secret until family notifications are received.
According to the statement, aviation operations were being carried out by the UH-72 Lakota helicopter, which is part of the federal Southwest border support mission, in the vicinity of Rio Grande City, Texas.
Investigators are looking into what caused the crash, according to the statement.
Before it crashed in “an open field,” the aircraft was tracking migrants, Starr County Judge Eloy Vera said CNN.
According to Vera, a patient in serious condition was transported to McAllen Medical Center in McAllen, Texas. He said that county officials were awaiting the arrival of federal agents in the area before beginning the inquiry.
CNN has contacted the hospital to get further details.
More reporting has been added to this story.
Conclusion
The helicopter crash near the southern border is a tragic reminder of the risks faced by military and law enforcement personnel in their line of duty. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims. May their sacrifice never be forgotten.
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