Devon helicopter crash: Three Royal Navy members killed as helicopter crashes on training exercise
Several road closures are in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area.
Three members of the Royal Navy have died in a helicopter crash in Devon, the Ministry of Defence said.
Emergency services attended the scene of the crash at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, after the alarm was raised at 3.45am on Wednesday 3 June.
The Ministry of Defence said in a statement the three crew members were taking part in a helicopter training exercise when the crash happened.
In a post on social media, a spokesperson said: “It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday June 3 near Sourton, Devon.
“The families of the service personnel have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released.
“Our thoughts and sympathies are with their families and friends at this sad time.”
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The head of the Navy, General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, said in a statement: “I know this will come as a huge shock to all in our naval community, and my deepest condolences go out to the families, friends and loved ones impacted by this tragedy.”
Several road closures remain in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area.
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