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Helicopter crashes in southwest England, UK police say

LONDON - A helicopter has crashed into a field in Devon, southwest England, British police said on Wednesday, adding that emergency services were attending the scene and the incident was ongoing.

British media, citing police, reported that the helicopter was a Royal Navy aircraft.

The Ministry of Defence did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

(Reporting by Sarah Young, writing by Sam Tabahriti)

Copyright Reuters or USA Today Network via Reuters Connect.

This story was originally published June 3, 2026 at 1:57 AM.

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