Royal Navy helicopter crashes in Devon as emergency services rush to scene

A helicopter that came down in a field in Devon has been identified as a Royal Navy aircraft, according to police. Emergency crews are currently attending the incident at Sourton Down, near Okehampton. A number of road closures have been put in place along the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area, reports Devon Live . "The incident is ongoing and we will share more updates as we have them," a Devon and Cornwall Police spokesman said. "The Ministry of Defence have confirmed it was a Royal Navy helicopter." A Royal Navy spokesperson said: “An incident occurred involving a Royal Navy helicopter just before 0400 on Wednesday, 3 June near Sourton, Devon. An investigation is underway and it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.” Police had earlier confirmed that emergency services were attending the scene following the crash in a field at Sourton Down, noting: "Several road closures are in place around the A386 and A30 Sourton Cross slip and services area." Traffic monitoring website Inrix reported shortly after 8am: "A386 Bowerland Road Northbound closed due to police incident from A30 (Sourton Cross, Sourton Down) to A3079 Holsworthy Road (Fowley Cross). Traffic is coping well." Ensure our latest news and sport headlines always appear at the top of your Google Search by making us a Preferred Source. Click here to activate or add us as Preferred Source.