UPDATE: This story has been updated to reflect the correct aircrafts involved in the crash. A previous Fort Stewart press release stated it was two UH-60 helicopters instead of two HH-60 helicopters.
A soldier was killed in an aircraft incident at approximately 2 a.m. this morning at the Wright Army Airfield according to Fort Stewart Army officials.
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The soldier was assigned to the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division. His identity will be released pending next of kin notification.
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The incident involved two HH-60 helicopters, according to the release.
Wright Army Airfield, located at Fort Stewart, has been closed until further notice.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Nancy Guan is the general assignment reporter covering Chatham County municipalities. Reach her at nguan@gannett.com or on Twitter @nancyguann.