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Three British Marines Die in Helicopter Crash in United Kingdom

From VRT NWS · () Dutch

Translated from Dutch, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Three British Royal Marines died in a helicopter crash during a military training exercise in Devon, southwest England.
  • The helicopter was completely destroyed upon impact in an open field.
  • The Royal Navy has launched an investigation into the cause of the accident.

Three Royal Marines have died after their helicopter crashed in the southwest of England. The incident occurred during a military training flight in the county of Devon.

It is with great sadness that we must confirm that 3 members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise.

— Royal NavyThe Royal Navy confirmed the fatalities.

The helicopter crashed in an open field and was completely destroyed. The Royal Navy confirmed the fatalities, stating, "It is with great sadness that we must confirm that 3 members of the Royal Navy have died during a helicopter training exercise."

"Our thoughts and condolences go out to their families and friends during this sad time," the navy added. British media, including the BBC, reported that the aircraft was a Merlin helicopter, typically used for search and rescue, anti-submarine warfare, and maritime patrols.

Our thoughts and condolences go out to their families and friends during this sad time.

— Royal NavyThe Royal Navy expressed sympathy for the victims' families.

Several military bases are located in the Devon region, including RNAS Culdrose, Europe's largest helicopter base. Training flights are frequently conducted in the area. Responding to the news during a parliamentary session, Keir Starmer briefly commented, "This will be a very difficult time for the victims' families. More information will be released as soon as possible."

This will be a very difficult time for the victims' families. More information will be released as soon as possible.

— Keir StarmerKeir Starmer commented on the incident during a parliamentary session.
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