Two US service members died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan

By Kevin Bohn

(CNN) -- Two US service members died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the US Forces Afghanistan press office said.

"The cause of the crash is under investigation, however preliminary reports do not indicate it was caused by enemy fire," the office said.

The names of the service members who were killed have not been released.

At least 19 Americans have been killed in combat in Afghanistan in 2019.

This is a developing story. More details to come.

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