Afghanistan, Sept. 20 -- Four US soldiers were killed when a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State, the Army confirmed Saturday.

The US Army said on Saturday that a Black Hawk helicopter crashed during a training mission near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington State, killing four soldiers.

An Army spokesperson confirmed the incident, which occurred on Saturday local time, noting that emergency teams were dispatched immediately but none of the crew members survived.

The spokesperson added that technical and security investigations have been launched to determine the cause of the crash. Further details will be released once inquiries are complete.

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