{"id":109159,"date":"2026-06-03T17:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/three-die-in-british-navy-helicopter-crash-the-express-tribune\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T17:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:30:11","slug":"three-die-in-british-navy-helicopter-crash-the-express-tribune","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakistaninewspaperlist.com\/news\/three-die-in-british-navy-helicopter-crash-the-express-tribune\/","title":{"rendered":"Three die in British navy helicopter crash | The Express Tribune"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Three members of Britain’s navy died in a helicopter crash in southwest England on Wednesday, the Ministry of Defence said in a statement.<\/p>\n

The trio were onboard a Merlin Mk4 helicopter during a training exercise just before 4am (0300 GMT) when it came down near Sourton village, in the county of Devon.<\/p>\n

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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. pic.twitter.com\/rbPBmHZvOu<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Ministry of Defence \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 (@DefenceHQ) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the deaths as “utterly tragic”.<\/p>\n

“My thoughts are with the families, friends, and loved ones of the three members of the Royal Navy who sadly lost their lives this morning,” he said.<\/p>\n

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Utterly tragic.<\/p>\n

My thoughts are with the families, friends and loved ones of the three members of the Royal Navy who sadly lost their lives this morning.<\/p>\n

Thank you to the emergency services responding to this horrific incident. https:\/\/t.co\/4K5gp30Oly<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) June 3, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

Head of the Navy General Gwyn Jones said an investigation had been launched into the cause of the crash.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n