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National Guard Helicopter Crash Near Texas Border, 2 killed, 1 Injured: Officials
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National Guard Helicopter Crash Near Texas Border, 2 killed, 1 Injured: Officials

An unfortunate helicopter crash in Texas recently left a deep scar on the US-Mexico border security mission. This fatal crash claimed the lives of two National Guardsmen and a Border Patrol Agent, while leaving another soldier seriously injured. A helicopter assigned to the US-Mexico border security operation suffered a catastrophic failure, forcing it to crash land near Rio Grande City, Texas. The cause of the crash remains under investigation by the Joint Task Force North, Report says. The tragic crash claimed the lives of two National Guardsmen and a Border Patrol Agent. Another soldier suffered severe injuries and is currently in critical condition. The identities of the deceased have yet to be officially released. The unfortunate crash took place during mid-afternoon while th...