A search and rescue is under way following the collision of two military helicopters off the coast of Oahu, Hawaii, the Marine Corps confirmed:
The Marine Corps can confirm there is an active search and rescue for 2 CH-53's of the coast of Oahu. pic.twitter.com/3eIHloJYOx
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) January 15, 2016
The collision occurred at about midnight local time during a training mission:
DEVELOPING: 12 missing after two U.S. military helicopters collide off Oahu, Hawaii https://t.co/Xkeq0jXKpU pic.twitter.com/gXQxVlt5Xl
— ABC News (@ABC) January 15, 2016
2 military aircraft collided off north shore of Hawaii's Oahu island, Coast Guard says; searchers see debris field. https://t.co/FU72rX01ok
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) January 15, 2016
UPDATE: Search & rescue underway for military copter collision off Hawaii – Marine Corps https://t.co/liFTnRrulu pic.twitter.com/9USOVJuk2z
— RT (@RT_com) January 15, 2016
Marine Corps reported collision of 2 helicopters off Oahu just before midnight, Coast Guard says https://t.co/rIhC2KBWBC
— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) January 15, 2016
Military aircraft collide off Haleiwa; search on for survivors https://t.co/PptJSRQ4rN #hawaii pic.twitter.com/g5n4gzzIOY
— Duke Kahanamoku (@dukestatue) January 15, 2016
Prayers for everyone involved. https://t.co/lICObPDoj5
— Alex Goodman⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@alex_goodman) January 15, 2016
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Updates:
The aircraft are from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463, Marine Aircraft Group 24, 1st MAW in Hawaii. pic.twitter.com/Gn4VmXOIgM
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) January 15, 2016
There are 12 Marines unaccounted for as a result of this incident. @USCG conducting search and rescue mission now. pic.twitter.com/1t4BlMN6FS
— U.S. Marines (@USMC) January 15, 2016
Thoughts & prayers are with our Marines & their families in Hawaii as search efforts continue. We remain Semper Fidelis @usmc @USNavy @USCG
— David H. Berger (@CMC_MarineCorps) January 15, 2016