In brief
A helicopter crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Tacoma, Washington, late Wednesday night. The U.S. Army confirmed the crash but has not disclosed how many people were on board or their conditions. The Thurston County sheriff’s office also reported lost contact with the helicopter and is collaborating with military officials on the matter.
TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A helicopter crashed in a rural area near Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the U.S. Army announced on Thursday. The crash occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday, but details regarding the number of individuals aboard and their conditions remain unclear. The Army stated, 'This remains a developing situation, and no additional details are available at this time.' Authorities did not provide specifics about the helicopter itself. The base is located approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) south of Tacoma. Late Wednesday, the Thurston County sheriff's office from Olympia reported they received information about a possible helicopter crash in the Summit Lake area. They noted, 'We have been advised that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the area,' and confirmed they are working alongside the base in handling the situation.}
