Two US Army soldiers were killed in a helicopter crash in Texas, according to reports, during what authorities described as a military operation or training activity. The incident has prompted an investigation as officials work to determine what caused the aircraft to go down. The deaths have renewed attention on military aviation safety and the risks faced by service members during flight operations. | Videos

The helicopter crashed in central Texas after taking off from Fort Hood.

Officials say an Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced several homes to be evacuated.

2 people killed in US Texas military helicopter crash

The Bell County Sheriff’s Office said the AH-64 U.S. Army Apache attack helicopter, which is based at Fort Hood, crashed into a field.