Event Brief
Two Black Hawk helicopters collide during training
Filed: Jun 11, 2026 at 6:05 PM ET
Summary: Two Black Hawk helicopters collided during counterterrorism training near Townsville, killing 18 soldiers.
WHO: Australian Army Black Hawk helicopter crews
WHAT: Two Black Hawk helicopters collided during a counterterrorism training operation, killing 18 and injuring 12.
WHEN: Jun 11, 2026 at 5:02 PM ET
WHERE: Townsville area, Australia
WHY: The helicopters collided during a routine counterterrorism training operation simulating a hostage rescue.
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