Seven American troops killed in Afghan chopper crash

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Seven American troops were killed Thursday when the Black Hawk helicopter they were traveling in crashed in southern Afghanistan, possibly shot down by enemy forces, U.S. officials told NBC News.

Three of the Americans were U.S. Navy sailors – two were Navy SEALS and one was an explosive ordnance disposal sailor.

Three Afghan soldiers and an Afghan interpreter were also killed, bringing the total number of dead to 11, officials said.