One individual crucial after ‘tragic’ US marine helicopter crash in Australia

Three individuals have been injured after a US navy helicopter crashed in Australia, the nation’s defence ministry has mentioned.

One was left in a crucial situation and the 2 others are in secure circumstances after the incident within the nation’s Northern Territory on Sunday, based on rescue helicopter operator CareFlight.

Sky News Australia mentioned the v-22 Osprey plane was carrying round 20 US marines off the coast of Darwin throughout an train.

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) added nobody had died.

In an emailed assertion to the Associated Press, Northern Territory Police mentioned it had responded to an plane crash on Melville Island, including: “Initial reports suggest the incident involves United States defence personnel and that Australian Defence Force members were not involved.”

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese known as the crash “tragic”, telling reporters: “Obviously it is a regrettable incident. I’m unable to offer additional info.

“The Australian Defence Force are cooperating with our friends in the United States defence force to make sure that we provide every assistance possible.”

The incident occurred in the course of the Exercise Predator’s Run 2023 – a navy train that includes troops from Australia, the US, Malaysia and the Philippines.

It comes a month after four Australian soldiers were killed throughout bilateral workouts when their helicopter crashed into the ocean off the coast of Queensland.

The US and Australia have been rising their navy cooperation within the Pacific Ocean lately, triggered by a more and more assertive China.