Navy helicopter crashes in Channel, resulting in one fatality.

A helicopter was flying over the dark Channel at night when the tragedy occurred.

September 5th 2024.

Navy helicopter crashes in Channel, resulting in one fatality.
Tragedy struck during a nighttime military exercise over the English Channel, as a Royal Navy member lost their life in a helicopter crash. The MoD reported that a Merlin helicopter had gone down while conducting a training mission with HMS Queen Elizabeth.

In a statement, the Royal Navy expressed their deep sorrow over the loss of their comrade. They confirmed that the individual's family had been notified and extended their thoughts to all those affected by this heartbreaking incident. A thorough investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash.

The helicopter was on a mission with HMS Queen Elizabeth when the accident occurred. Thankfully, there were no other fatalities or serious injuries reported. Defence secretary John Healey expressed his sadness at the news, calling the death "dreadful".

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