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7 Marines Dead in Ariz. Helicopter Collision

Occurred during a training exercise last night

By Kate Schwartz,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 23, 2012 8:50 AM CST

(Newser) – More tragedy for US troops today: Seven Marines are dead after two helicopters collided near Yuma, Arizona, last night. The Corps said the AH-1W Cobra and UH-1Y Huey were participating in a training exercise around 8pm when the accident occurred. The choppers were part of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. The Arizona Republic reports that the accident is being investigated. The AP adds that teams reportedly train along the Arizona-California border because it mimics conditions in Afghanistan. The names of the dead won't be released for at least 24 hours.

An AH-1W Cobra.
An AH-1W Cobra.   (Getty Images)
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JoeQ
Feb 23, 2012 1:03 PM CST
Tragic and sad.  Sounds like maybe 2 guys the attack helicopter and 5 in the Huey.
Observer
Feb 23, 2012 9:31 AM CST
They wouldn't be dead if we weren't fighting an imperial war in Afghanistan. A total waste. For what?
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