A U.S. service member was killed and six crew members were injured when a helicopter crashed in Afghanistan, CNN reported Saturday.
The helicopter crashed in the Logar province of Afghanistan on Friday evening, CNN reported, citing a statement from the NATO-led coalition in that country, Operation Resolute Support.
The Logar province is just south of Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.
According to the statement, the crash did not occur because of enemy action.
"We have full accountability of all personnel and the crash site has been secured," the statement said.
"We are deeply saddened by the loss of our comrade," said Army Gen. John Nicholson, Resolute Support commander.
"On behalf of all of Resolute Support, our heartfelt sympathies go out to the families and friends of our fallen comrade and those injured in this unfortunate event."
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