Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePolice tape at a scene (Peter Byrne/PA) (PA)A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed in a field in Devon, police have confirmed. The incident took place at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. Emergency services are currently at the scene responding to the crash. Several road closures are in effect around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area. Devon and Cornwall Police stated the incident is ongoing, with further updates to be provided. In fullRoyal Navy helicopter crash in Devon field sparks major emergency services responseThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in