A airplane carrying US marines has crashed throughout navy workouts north of Darwin on Sunday morning.
The plane, reported to be a US Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey was concerned within the Northern Territory’s largest Australian-led train, Predator’s Run, when it’s understood to have crashed.
A spokesperson for the Department of Defence confirmed the incident which occurred on the distant Melville Island within the Tiwi Islands.
“Initial reports suggest the incident involves United States defence personnel and that Australian Defence Force members were not involved,” they stated.
“At this critical early stage, our focus is on the incident response and ensuring the safety of those involved.
“More information will be provided when appropriate.”
A Care Flight was responding to the incident.
Troops from the US, Australia, Philippines, and Indonesia are at present collaborating within the navy train across the Darwin Harbour and the Tiwi Islands.
More to return.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
