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Helicopter Crashes Into Field Near A30 in Devon

Police have sealed the Sourton Down site and closed major local routes pending an ongoing investigation.

Overview

  • A helicopter went down in a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, with first reports emerging at about 4:30am on Wednesday, June 3.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police say emergency services remain at the scene and have described the incident as ongoing.
  • Multiple road closures are in place affecting the A386 and A30 around Sourton Cross, with traffic monitoring showing the A386 northbound closed from the A30 to the A3079.
  • It is not yet known how many people were aboard or whether there are injuries, and the cause of the crash has not been established.
  • One outlet has reported the helicopter may belong to the Royal Navy but that attribution is provisional and authorities say further official updates will follow.