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BREAKING NEWS: 7 Marines killed in midair collision near Yuma
Posted: Feb 23, 2012 6:01 AM
Updated: Feb 23, 2012 7:08 AM
YUMA - NBC News is reporting that seven U.S. Marines were killed Wednesday night when two military helicopters collided near Yuma.
Citing defense officials, NBC News says the Marines were conducting a training exercise at approximately 8 p.m. when their Cobra and Huey helicopters collided in midair.
NBC News says the Marines are from the 3rd Marine Airwing based at Miramar in Southern California.
The cause of the crash is under investigation. The identities of the seven killed have not been released pending formal notification of next of kin.
Please check back for updates.
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