Four US marines are
believed to have been killed in a helicopter crash in southern California.
The Marine Corps
CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter from the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing (3rd MAW)
crashed near El Centro at 2.35pm local time (10.35pm UK time) on Tuesday.
In a statement, the
Marine Corps said all four of the crew were presumed dead.
An investigation is
under way into the cause of the crash.
In a statement, the
3rd Marine Aircraft Wing said it will wait 24 hours after families are informed
before the victims' names are released to the media.
A post on El Centro
Naval Air Facility's Facebook page said: "Our thoughts and prayers go out
to the families and friends affected by the tragedy earlier today."
The manufacturer Lockheed Martin says
the helicopter is primarily designed to lift heavy objects, such as military
vehicles, from ship to shore.
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