US: Two army helicopters crash during training flight in Alaska

Two U.S. Army helicopters crashed Thursday in Alaska returning from a training flight, the second accident involving military helicopters in the state this year.

Each helicopter carried two people, said John Pennell, a spokesperson for the U.S. Army Alaska.

Pennell said he did not immediately have any other information he could share about the condition of those involved.

First responders were on the scene at the crash site near Healy, Alaska, a statement from the U.S. Army Alaska said.

The AH-64 Apache helicopters were from Fort Wainwright, based near Fairbanks.

Officials said the incident was under investigation and more details would be released when they become available.