According to officials, three U.S. military personnel were transported to a hospital, with one sustaining critical injuries, following the crash of a U.S. aircraft on a northern Australian island during a multinational military exercise.
According to officials, three individuals have been injured, with one in critical condition, as a result of a U.S. military aircraft crash in Australia. The incident occurred during a multinational military exercise on a northern Australian island. The injured individuals, all of whom are American, were taken to a hospital. CareFlight, a rescue helicopter operator, stated that one person was critically injured while the other two were in stable conditions. The critically injured patient was identified as a U.S. Marine, as reported by the Australian Broadcasting Corp. This event took place on August 27, 2023.
The Australian Defense Department stated that the Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft crashed on Melville Island during Exercise Predators Run. This exercise involves the military forces of the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and East Timor. The injured individuals were airlifted by helicopter to Royal Darwin Hospital, located approximately 100 kilometers (60 miles) to the south, as reported by CareFlight.
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