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7 US marines killed in Arizona copter collision

Updated: 2012-02-23 22:41
( Agencies)

WASHINGTON - Two US military helicopters collided over a training range in Arizona on Wednesday killing seven Marines, the Marines said on Thursday.

The aircraft, an AH-1W "Cobra" and a UH-1Y "Huey," were conducting routine training operations when the accident occurred.

The marines said the accident took place at the Yuma Training Range Complex in Yuma at about 8 pm.

The Marines said the incident, which was in a remote part of the training range, was under investigation.    

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