A Tennessee Freeway Patrol (THP) trooper and a Marion County sheriff’s deputy were killed in a tragic helicopter crash in jap Tennessee, officers stated.

The helicopter crashed into a wooded place on Aetna Mountain in Marion County right after unintentionally hitting a electricity line on Tuesday afternoon, in accordance to officials.

The victims’ names have not been launched by their respective departments, but the Scott County Sheriff’s Business office recognized the fallen trooper as Sergeant Lee Russell.

“Our deepest condolences for our Tennessee Freeway Patrol loved ones and that of Sergeant Lee Russell, alongside with his passenger, a Marion County Sheriff’s Deputy,” the Facebook submit browse. “God bless these focused legislation enforcement officers and their families during this unimaginable time.”

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Some power strains reportedly fell onto Interstate 24, which was backed-up on Tuesday night in the wake of the crash. I-24 East closed down temporarily though I-24 was diminished to a single lane. 

The crashed Bell 206 helicopter, which belonged to THP, was situated at all-around 7 p.m. Tuesday evening.

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“Right now is a incredibly tragic working day for regulation enforcement, we respect all your aid,” THP Captain Travis Plotzer explained.

Tennessee Division of Transportation officials in the beginning responded to the crash when crisis crews also fixed the destroyed power strains.

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The Nationwide Transportation Security Board (NTSB) is investigating the incident with the assistance of the Federal Aviation Affiliation (FAA).