Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field in Devon

3 Jun 2026 • 8:15 PM MYT
The Independent
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Royal Navy helicopter crashes into field in Devon

  • A Royal Navy helicopter crashed into a field in Sourton Down, Devon, early on Wednesday morning.
  • Emergency services are currently at the scene of the incident near Okehampton.
  • The crash occurred just before 4am, according to a Royal Navy spokesperson.
  • An investigation has been launched into the cause of the crash, with the Royal Navy declining further comment at this stage.
  • Several road closures have been implemented around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area due to the incident.

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