(FOX 9)HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - A military helicopter crashed Wednesday near Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama, leaving no survivors, Fox News Digital has confirmed.
The Madison County Sheriff's Office said the fatal crash occurred at 3 p.m. near the intersection of Burwell Road and Highway 53 near Huntsville, Alabama.
Webster says the helicopter caught fire upon impact. It is unknown how many people were on board but an official told Fox News Digital there were no survivors.The Madison County Sheriff’s Office the helicopter was a Black Hawk.OHIO TRAIN DERAILMENT: CHARGES DROPPED AGAINST NATIONAL REPORTER COVERING SMALL TOWN'S ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTERThe MCSO urged motorists to take alternate routes due to the highway closure. "We expect heavy delays in this area throughout the evening," the sheriff’s office said.Redstone Arsenal, a United States Army post, shared on Facebook that they are aware of the situation."First responders are on scene, and Redstone Arsenal is in full support of local authorities in their active investigation." the statement read. "Initial investigations have determined that the incident is not connected to Redstone Arsenal assets, and we will continue to support community authorities as the situation develops."CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPThis is a developing story.