A Royal Navy helicopter crashes into a field at Sourton Down, near Okehampton in Devon, with emergency services responding to the scene. Police confirm the incident and the Ministry of Defence states that the aircraft involved is a Royal Navy helicopter. The crash site is reported in the area around Sourton Down, and responders remain at the scene as investigations get underway.
Several reports note that road closures are in place nearby, including around the A386 and A30 near Sourton Cross slip and the adjacent services area. Other outlets describe emergency services rushing to the location and continuing their response.
One report states that three people have died, while other sources in the provided set focus on the confirmation of the crash and the deployment of emergency services, without giving additional verified casualty details. Across coverage, the shared points are the location of the crash, confirmation of the Royal Navy involvement, and disruption to local roads while authorities manage the incident.
