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7 U.S. troops die in training exercise

March 19, 2013 13:00
Washington, Mar 19 (EFE).- Seven U.S. Marines were killed and another seven were wounded during live-fire training exercises in Nevada, the military said Tuesday. The accident occurred late Monday night at Hawthorne Army Depot. The troops belonged to the 2nd Marine Division, based at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. The wounded were taken to hospitals in the area for medical examinations and treatment. The identities of the troops who died will not be revealed until their families are officially notified.

Seven killed in Marine Corps training accident

March 19, 2013 12:34
At least seven US troops were killed and several more wounded in an accident during a Marine Corps training exercise in Nevada, the military said Tuesday. "A fatal incident occurred during a training exercise shortly before 10 pm Monday at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada, killing seven servicemembers and injuring several others with 2nd Marine Division," the Marine Corps said. The cause of the incident was under investigation, officers said, without providing details. Earlier, Marine officers said that an explosion had occurred at a live-fire drill.

Seven killed in Marine Corps training accident: official

March 19, 2013 09:46
Seven US military personnel were killed and several more wounded in an accident during a Marine Corps training exercise in Nevada, the military said Tuesday. "A fatal incident occurred during a training exercise shortly before 10 pm Monday at Hawthorne Army Depot, Nevada, killing seven servicemembers and injuring several others with 2nd Marine Division," the Marine Corps said. The cause of the incident was under investigation, it said without providing details. Earlier, Marine officials said that an explosion had occurred during the exercise.
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