Ten Navy Crew Members Injured in Training Accident

Ten U.S. Navy crew members suffered non-life-threatening injuries following a training incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon in northern Nevada. The mishap occurred Thursday night, leading to the crew members being airlifted to Renown Regional Medical Center in Reno, where they were treated and subsequently released. The Navy has initiated an investigation into the cause of the incident, which took place during routine training exercises approximately 65 miles east of Reno. The aircraft involved are part of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12, currently engaged in comprehensive training activities. Security personnel have secured the site of the mishap in a remote area of the Fallon Range Training Complex. Further details on the incident are awaited as the investigation progresses.