Royal Navy helicopter crashes into a field in Devon
The helicopter plunged in Devon today outside Okehampton (Picture: Google Maps)
A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field in rural Devon, with several roads cordoned off after the accident.
The emergency services were alerted to a crash involving a helicopter in Sourton Down outside Okehampton today.
It was not immediately clear who was flying the helicopter before Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed it belongs to the Royal Navy.
The scene has been sealed off, forcing the A386 and the A30 to Sourton Cross and the service station to close.
Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘The incident is ongoing and we will share more updates as we have them.’
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The number and condition of any casualties are not yet known.
An eyewitness claimed hearing a low-flying aircraft before several loud explosions shortly after 3am, followed by a search helicopter hovering in the area.
The roads have been closed since about 5am.
Traffic alerts show that the A386 is closed northbound from the A30 Sourton Cross to A3079 Holsworthy Road, Fowley Cross.
This blocks off access to Sourton Down service station, including the Shell petrol pump.
Metro has approached the Ministry of Defence for a comment.
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