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3 U.S. Marines killed, 8 hospitalized after Osprey aircraft crashes in Australia during training exercise

  • A U.S. Marine Corps Osprey aircraft crashed on Melville Island, Australia during a multinational training exercise, killing 3 Marines.
  • Marines were on board the aircraft when it crashed, causing injuries to all 20 survivors who were transported to a Darwin hospital.
  • The deceased Marines were identified as Capt. Eleanor V. Lebeau, Cpl. Spencer R. Collart, and Maj. Tobin J. Lewis.
  • The cause of the crash is still under investigation and emergency responders will remain at the site for at least 10 days.
  • The MV-22B Osprey aircraft has been involved in previous deadly crashes raising ongoing safety concerns.
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