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Two killed after Army Apache helicopter from Fort Hood crashes in Texas
Summary by The Galveston Editorial Desk Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY , as published by Galveston County Daily News
· August 12, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Two people were killed in the incident, which happened on August 12.
A US Army helicopter crash occurred in central Texas, resulting in fatalities. Two people were killed in the incident, which happened on August 12.
The crash also started a large grass fire, prompting evacuations in the area. Authorities have reported on the incident, providing some details about what happened.
Further information about the crash, including the type of helicopter involved, is available from the Galveston County Daily News. The helicopter was identified as an Army Apache from Fort Hood.
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Category: safety Published: August 12, 2026 Source: Galveston County Daily News Reading time: 1 min
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