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 inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThree Royal Navy personnel have died following a helicopter crash in Devon. The incident occurred just before 4am today, Wednesday 3 June, in a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the deaths, stating the families of the service personnel have been informed and requested privacy. General Sir Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Navy, expressed deep sadness and confirmed the helicopter involved was a Merlin Mk4. An investigation into the crash is currently underway, with further updates expected. In fullThree members of Royal Navy killed in Devon helicopter crashThank 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

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Several road closures are in place around two major roads

A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon in southwest England early Wednesday morning, prompting a large-scale emergency response and road closures in the area,…

Britain’s Royal Navy said three of its members died in a helicopter crash earlier in southwest England during a training exercise.

A Royal Navy helicopter came down in a remote area of Devon. Police and the Ministry of Defense provided no details of casualties or damage.

The Royal Navy members were taking part in a training exercise

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The helicopter crashed in a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, just before 4am on Wednesday

Three Royal Navy crewmembers died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in Devon, England.

El helicóptero realizaba unas maniobras en el suroeste del país

The aircraft involved was reportedly a Merlin Mk4, which is primarily used for Royal Marines' "elevated" operations. #EuropeNews

Drie leden van de Britse marine zijn omgekomen bij een helikoptercrash tijdens een militaire oefening. De helikopter stortte neer in het zuidwestelijke graafschap Devon en raakte…

Three members of the Royal Navy have died after a military helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Devon, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.

An investigation under way after the deadly accident during a training exercise near the town of Sourton in Devon.

Princess Catherine has taken to X to say both she and William had the family and friends of the deceased Royal Navy crew members in their 'hearts at this very difficult time'..

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deaths were "utterly tragic," while the cause of the accident remains unknown.

ALBAWABA- Three members of the Royal Navy were killed early Wednesday when a military helicopter crashed during a night training exercise in Devon, sout

The Royal Navy has confirmed 3 service personnel have died in a helicopter crash in Devon.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the deaths were "utterly tragic," while the cause of the accident remains unknown.

Debris was scattered across the grass in Sourton Down near Okehampton, Devon, after the Merlin helicopter came down in an early hours training exercise.