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Your support makes all the difference.An Army helicopter crashed today, killing both the crew members, the Ministry of Defence said.
The Squirrel training helicopter came down in fields near the village of Kingscott, near Torrington, North Devon at around 3.45pm.
One crew member was pronounced dead at the scene and the second was airlifted to hospital but died later.
The Ministry of Defence said next of kin were being informed.
A spokesman said: "An Army training helicopter crashed today in Devon.
"Sadly, we can confirm that both service personnel on board have died.
"Our thoughts are with their families and friends at this difficult time.
"The next of kin are currently being informed.
"We will confirm further details once this process has been completed."
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