Three Royal Navy Personnel Killed in Devon Helicopter Crash

Sourton, Devon: Three members of the Royal Navy have died following a helicopter training exercise crash in the early hours of Wednesday, 3 June.

The incident occurred near Sourton in Devon. According to an official statement from the Royal Navy, emergency services responded quickly to the scene, and a full investigation is now underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.

The Royal Navy expressed deep sorrow in its statement: “We are incredibly sad to report that three members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise near Sourton, Devon in the early hours of Wednesday, 3 June.”

It continued: “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives. ... All three families have been informed and are receiving specialist support from the Royal Navy.”

No further details about the type of helicopter involved or the specific nature of the training exercise have been released at this time, pending the outcome of the investigation.