Helicopter incident near Washington state military base
A helicopter crashed near a military base in Washington state on Wednesday night, according to authorities. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. local time near Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The situation is still developing, and military officials have not released further details. First responders discovered the crash site near Summit Lake, approximately 30 minutes from the base. Thurston County Sheriff Derek Sanders mentioned that the crash site was on fire, hindering rescue efforts. The sheriff's office was informed that the military lost contact with a helicopter in the region and was coordinating with the base to provide assistance.
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