LONDON, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Three Royal Navy members have died after a Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Devon, southwest England, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Wednesday.
"It is with deep sadness that we can confirm three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise on Wednesday 3 June near Sourton, Devon," the ministry said in a statement on social media.
Devon and Cornwall Police said earlier in the day that emergency services are at the scene of the incident, which took place just before 4 a.m. local time, according to British media.
It is also reported that the site is close to The Royal Navy's two air bases, as well as Okehampton battle camp, a military facility used for training Merlin helicopter crew.
Speaking of the incident in the House of Commons, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he was aware of the incident, adding: "This will be a deeply worrying time for the families and more information will be set out as soon as possible." ■
