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Trump Confirms US Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz with No Injuries

US President Trump stated the pilots are safe after a US Army Apache helicopter crashed near the Strait of Hormuz, with two crew members rescued.

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Trump Confirms US Helicopter Crash Near Strait of Hormuz with No Injuries
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US President Donald Trump confirmed that the pilots involved in a US Army helicopter crash near the Strait of Hormuz are safe. He made the remarks after being asked about a report concerning the incident.

The New York Times reported that an Apache helicopter belonging to the US Army crashed near the Strait on Monday, with two crew members rescued.

Speaking to reporters in New York early Tuesday, Trump said, "The pilots are fine, no one was hurt." He added, "We will issue a report tomorrow."

Trump did not provide further details about the circumstances of the crash. The New York Times report noted that the cause of the helicopter's crash remains unclear.

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