US aircraft crashes in western Iraq

A US military flying machine has slammed in western Iraq with American warriors on load up, the US Central Command says. 

It says "protect groups are reacting" at the scene, and an examination will be held to decide the reason for the crash. It gave no further points of interest. 

Two US authorities said a HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter slammed close to the town of al-Qaim, Anbar area, Reuters reports. 

The town's leader told the news office that seven individuals were ready the flying machine. 

The US military says there in excess of 5,000 American officers in Iraq as a major aspect of the battle against alleged Islamic State (IS). 

They incorporate coaches, guides and unique powers. 

The US has had a troop nearness in Iraq since the attack of 2003, achieving 168,000 at its crest in September 2007.