Developing: Military helicopter crashes in Prentiss County, Mississippi

UPDATE: 2 DEAD IN APACHE HELICOPTER CRASH

Mississippi Gov. Reeves:

“Today at approximately 2 pm, the Mississippi National Guard experienced an Apache AH-64 helicopter crash during a routine training flight in Prentiss County. Tragically, both Guardsmen on board did not survive. Safety crews are currently working the scene of the crash with local authorities.

Initial reports:

Military helicopter crashes in Prentiss County, Mississippi.

The crash happened off of Highway 30 near Frankstown in rural Prentiss county near Frankstown.

No word yet on injuries.

Mississippi National Guard confirms an AH-64 Apache helicopter has crashed.

No word yet on the crew.

Avoid Hwy. 30 area near Mt. Olive Baptist Church.

Law enforcement is urging drivers to stay away from the scene of a military helicopter crash.

An eyewitness said I live kinda close to it and heard it all go down. Helicopter was making weird noises while in the air.

Another eyewitness said "It happened close to 1:30 p.m. We heard it when it went down and crashed. It didn't sound good. It crashed about a mile from my house."

Statement from the National Guard:

The Mississippi National Guard is reporting a military helicopter crash today near Boonville, Miss.in Prentiss County. The military aircraft was an AH-64 Apache, flying a routine training flight. The crash happened at approximately 2 p.m. this afternoon per reports from the Mississippi National Guard State Aviation Office.

Safety crews are currently working the scene of the accident with local authorities. Casualties are unconfirmed at this time. More information will be forthcoming when available.

Please keep the members of the Mississippi National Guard and their Families in your thoughts and prayers during this challenging time."

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