A military helicopter, carrying approximately 20 U.S. Marines, experienced a crash during an exercise in Australia’s Northern Territory on Sunday morning. The incident resulted in injuries to three military personnel. The V-22 Osprey helicopter went down around 11 a.m. local time near Melville Island off the coast of Darwin while military personnel from the United States, Australia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Timor-Leste were participating in exercise drills.
According to Sky News, the crash occurred during Exercise Predator’s Run 2023. The Australian Department of Defence confirmed the incident, stating that no Australians were involved and that the focus at this stage is on the incident response and ensuring the safety of those involved.
Fortunately, multiple military personnel were rescued from the crash on the Tiwi Islands, north of Darwin, and there were no reported fatalities. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported that three military personnel, including one with critical injuries, were transported to Royal Darwin Hospital via helicopter. The other two were in stable condition.
The U.S. Department of Defense is aware of the public reporting on the incident but currently does not have any additional information to provide, according to their spokesperson’s statement to Fox News Digital.
Predators’ Run exercises will be halted in response to the crash, as reported by Sky News. Approximately 2,500 individuals are participating in these exercises, with 500 from the U.S., 120 from the Philippines, 120 from Indonesia, and 50 from Timor Leste.
Northern Territory Police and fire and emergency services have responded to the crash. Sky News sources have indicated that some personnel remain unaccounted for as rescue operations continue.
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