Washington: A US military helicopter crashed in a rural area near a base in Washington.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Thurston County Sheriff’s Office revealed on social media that they had been informed about the military losing contact with a helicopter in the area. The specifics of the crash, including the cause and any potential casualties, have not been disclosed.

A base spokesman informed ABC News that the incident is still being updated and no additional details are available at this time. Authorities are likely to provide more information as the investigation progresses.