Last Updated: August 27, 2023, 09:58 IST
Military helicopter carrying around 20 US Marines crashed off shore of Darwin in Australia. (Representative Image: Unsplash)
US military chopper crash during Australia drills; incident in Tiwi Islands, Darwin, multiple rescues. Ongoing investigation
A US chopper, believed to be carrying around 20 US marines, crashed on Sunday during ongoing military drills in Australia. The incident occurred near the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin.
The crash happened during Exercise Predator’s Run 2023, according to Australian state broadcaster ABC. Citing an Australian Defence spokesperson, it was reported that over 2,500 troops from the US, Australia, Philippines, Timor-Leste, and Indonesia are actively participating in the exercise on the Tiwi Islands.
Initial reports suggest the involvement of United States defence personnel, while Australian Defence Force members were not involved. Local media said that emergency services were notified about the aircraft crash at 9.43 a.m. (local time) today.
During this critical phase, the primary focus remains on incident response and ensuring the safety of those affected, ABC report said.
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