FIVE people are feared dead after an aircraft belonging to the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed near a major California highway, according to local reports.
The plane reportedly went down in the Imperial County area near Route 78 and Coachella Canal Road about 30 miles north of the Mexican border.
“We can confirm that a V-22B Osprey belonging to 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing crashed near Glamis, CA,” said First Lieutenant Duane Kampa of 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, I MEF told The Sun.
“Military and civilian first responders are on site. Contrary to initial reports, there was no nuclear material on board the aircraft.”
The Naval Air Facility El Centro said they received reports of a downed aircraft, saying Installation Federal Fire and Imperial County Fire Department responded to the crash.
According to aerial reporter Malik Earnest, citing imperial county officials, all five passengers aboard the chopper are deceased.
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However, officials have yet to confirm if any victims died in the crash.
The military is reportedly on the scene as rescue efforts are underway.
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