In brief
A helicopter crash occurred near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, late Wednesday. The U.S. Army confirmed the crash but has not released information about the number of people on board or their conditions. As investigations continue, local authorities are coordinating with military officials.
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A helicopter crashed in a rural area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the U.S. Army reported Thursday night. The incident happened around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, but details about the number of people aboard or their current conditions remain unknown. An official statement from the Army stated, “This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time.” No specific information about the helicopter has been provided. The base, located approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Tacoma, falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Joint Base Headquarters. The Thurston County sheriff’s office in Olympia disclosed via a late Wednesday social media post that deputies were dispatched to investigate reports of a possible helicopter crash in the Summit Lake area. The sheriff’s office noted, “We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area,” adding that they are collaborating with military officials but have not released further information.
