One Dead After Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes in Florida

One Dead After Black Hawk Helicopter Crashes in Florida
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A firefighting Black Hawk helicopter carrying four people crashed during a training exercise in Leesburg, Florida on Tuesday afternoon, according to reports.

Leesburg Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post that the crash, which occurred near Leesburg airport, “appears to be a total loss” and no survivors have been found, although one person has been confirmed dead. A photo posted by the fire department showed plumes of smoke arising from the crash site.
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