A helicopter crashed into a field near Okehampton in West Devon on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
Emergency services secured the area and closed multiple surrounding roads.
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Initial reports of the aviation incident emerged at approximately 4:30 a. m.
, according to local sources.
Nearby eyewitnesses reported hearing loud explosions before observing a search and rescue helicopter hovering over the site.
Devon and Cornwall Police initiated a closure on the A386 at around 5:00 a. m.
The closure affected the stretch between the A30 at Sourton Down and the A3079 Fowley Cross.
Authorities also shut down the A30 Sourton Cross slip road and services area as investigations continued.
Cause and Casualties Unconfirmed
The cause of the crash and the condition of any potential casualties remain unconfirmed by officials.
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The incident occurred just south of Dartmoor National Park in central Devon.
Devon and Cornwall Police released details regarding the deployment of emergency personnel via social media channels shortly after 7:00 a.
m.
"Emergency services are at the scene after a crash involving a helicopter in a field at Sourton Down," the police stated.
The department noted that the situation required ongoing management at the crash site.
"The incident is ongoing and we will share more updates as we have them," added Devon and Cornwall Police.
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Emergency services remain at the scene to investigate the crash site and manage local traffic diversions.
