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- Three marines died when a US military helicopter crashed in northern Australia, reports say.
- Five others are in a serious condition in hospital after the Boeing MV-22B Osprey crashed.
- The troops were taking part in Predators Run, a training exercise involving 2,500 personnel.
Three Marines were killed when a US military helicopter carrying 23 people crashed in northern Australia, according to multiple reports.
A representative for the US Marines told several outlets, including The Guardian and BBC News, that a Boeing MV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft went down during a training exercise at about 9.30 a.m. Sunday local time.