US military chopper carrying 20 Marines crashes: A helicopter carrying about 20 US Marines crashed on Sunday during an ongoing military exercise in Australia. The incident took place on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin. The accident occurred during Exercise Predator Run-2023, ABC News reported, citing an Australian defense spokesman. More than 2,500 troops from the US, Australia, the Philippines, Timor-Leste and Indonesia are actively participating in the exercise on the Tiwi Islands.
Initial reports about the crash in local media said emergency services were notified of the helicopter crash at 9.43am local time. Meanwhile, maximum focus remains on ensuring the safety of the accident victims.
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Tags: Australia, Helicopter crash, United States, US Army
First published: August 27, 2023, 10:12 IST