Seven Marines were killed when their two helicopters collided Wednesday night near Yuma, Ariz., defense officials told NBC News.
The Marines, from the 3rd Marine Airwing based at Miramar in Southern California, were conducting a training exercise at approximately 8 p.m. local time when their Cobra and Huey helicopters collided in midair. There were no survivors.
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Update #1: Report: 7 Marines die in Arizona helicopter crash -- USA Today
Update #2: Midair helicopter crash kills 7 Marines -- CNN
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