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U.S. Military Helicopter Crashes In Iraq, Killing 7 People

A U.S. military helicopter crashed after hitting a power line in Iraq's western Anbar province, killing all seven personnel aboard, the Pentagon said Friday. Officials said the crash of the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter occurred Thursday afternoon near the town of Qaim. "All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, […]

David Welna and Scott Neuman report for NPR:

A U.S. military helicopter crashed after hitting a power line in Iraq's western Anbar province, killing all seven personnel aboard, the Pentagon said Friday.

Officials said the crash of the HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter occurred Thursday afternoon near the town of Qaim.

"All personnel aboard were killed in the crash," Brig. Gen. Jonathan P. Braga, director of operations, Combined Joint Task Force - Operation Inherent Resolve, said in a statement.