Three US Marines killed in aircraft crash in Australia during training exercise

CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — A US Marine Corps airplane crashed on a north Australian island Sunday, killing three Marines and harming 20 during a multination preparing exercise, authorities said.

Three had been affirmed dead on Melville Island and five of the 23 on board were flown in difficult condition 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the central area city of Darwin for emergency clinic treatment after the Chime Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor airplane crashed around 9:30 a.m. neighborhood time, an assertion from the Marines said.

"Recuperation endeavors are continuous," the assertion said, adding the reason for the accident was being scrutinized.

Helicopters and fixed-wing airplane had been conveyed to get back from the far off area with the remainder of the harmed, Northern Domain Police Magistrate Michael Murphy said.

One of the harmed was going through a medical procedure at the Imperial Darwin Emergency clinic, Northern Domain Boss Clergyman Natasha Fyles said close to six hours after the accident..

Some were basically harmed and were being triaged on landing in Darwin's air terminal, she said.

"We recognize that this is a horrendous episode," Fyles said. "The Northern Region government holds on to offer anything that help is required."

Australian State leader Anthony Albanese said just Americans were harmed in the accident when occurred during Activity Hunters Run, which includes the militaries of the US, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.

"The underlying reports recommend that the episode includes just U.S. protection force faculty," Albanese said.

"Our concentration as an administration and as the branch of protection is a lot of on occurrence reaction and on ensuring that each help and help is given at this troublesome time," he added.

Melville is essential for the Tiwi Islands, which alongside Darwin are the focal point of the activity that includes 2,500 soldiers.

The Osprey that crashed was one of two that had flown from Darwin to Melville on Sunday, Murphy said.

Around 150 U.S. Marines are right now situated in Darwin and up to 2,500 turn through the city consistently.

The U.S. military was likewise partaking in a multination military practice in July when four Australia faculty were killed in a military MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crash off the upper east Australian coast.

CANBERRA, Australia — A US Marine Corps airplane crashed on a north Australian island Sunday, killing three Marines and harming 20 during a multination preparing exercise authorities said.

Three had been affirmed dead on Melville Island and five of the 23 on board were flown in difficult condition 80 kilometers (50 miles) to the central area city of Darwin for medical clinic therapy after the Ringer Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor airplane crashed around 9:30 a.m. nearby time, an assertion from the Marines said.

"Recuperation endeavors are progressing," the assertion said, adding the reason for the accident was being scrutinized.

Helicopters and fixed-wing airplane had been sent to get back from the distant area with the remainder of the harmed, Northern Domain Police Chief Michael Murphy said.

One of the harmed was going through a medical procedure at the Illustrious Darwin Clinic, Northern Region Boss Pastor Natasha Fyles said close to six hours after the accident..

Some were basically harmed and were being triaged on landing in Darwin's air terminal, she said.

"We recognize that this is a horrendous occurrence," Fyles said. "The Northern Region government holds on to offer anything help is required."

Australian Top state leader Anthony Albanese said just Americans were harmed in the accident when occurred during Activity Hunters Run, which includes the militaries of the US, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines and East Timor.