News · 3 June 2026

Royal Navy helicopter crashes in Devon field

A Royal Navy helicopter went down in a field in Devon, and emergency responders are now present at the scene. Police verified that the event happened today at Sourton Down, near Okehampton, and the Ministry of Defence named the aircraft involved. Multiple road closures are currently affecting the area around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross.

By BriefTea Editorial · 3 June 2026 at 9:57

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