(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) The US military says two Marines were killed when their helicopter crashed during a training exercise in Southern California.
The Third Marine Aircraft Wing chopper was carrying just the two when it went down late Friday afternoon at the base in Twenty-nine Palms.
Both Marines on board died as a result of crash injuries.
Wing commander Maj. Gen. Michael Rocco says in a statement released by Marine Corps Air Station Miramar: 'Our hearts go out to the families and friends of the two Marines we lost in this tragic accident.'
There was no immediate word on a cause of the crash, which is under investigation.
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