Three members of the British Royal Navy died after the helicopter they were in crashed during a training exercise.

Three soldiers of the British Royal Navy have died as a result of an accident during a training exercise with a helicopter, which occurred on Wednesday, June 3, around 4 a.m., near Sourton, in Devon. The Ministry of Defence issued a statement confirming the tragedy, mentioning that the incident involved a Royal Navy helicopter.

General Gwyn Jenkins, head of the Royal Navy, stated that the news represents a huge shock for the military community. Following the accident, several roads in the area were closed to traffic to allow rescue teams to intervene and investigate the incident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances under which the tragedy occurred.