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At least 3 killed, including National Guard pilots and a Border Patrol agent in La Grulla helicopter crash
The downed helicopter was identified as a UH-72 Lakota, according to one official.
Officials confirmed that a U.S. National Guard helicopter crashed on the Texas southern border, resulting in at least three fatalities.
According to a National Guard spokesperson speaking to Channel3 NOW, the helicopter went down near La Grulla, Texas, approximately 40 miles west of McAllen.
The helicopter was operating under federal authority, as reported by two sources to Channel3 NOW.
While casualties were reported in the crash, the exact number of fatalities and injuries was not confirmed, according to two U.S. defense officials.
The circumstances surrounding the crash were not clear. The downed helicopter was identified as a UH-72 Lakota, according to one official.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
