File photo of an MV-22B Osprey aircraft.
(CNN) —
Five US Marines died after a military plane crashed during a training mission Wednesday near Glamis, California, the Marine Corps said in a statement Thursday.
Recovery efforts have already "begun" and an investigation into the incident, involving an MV-22B Osprey, is "underway."
“We mourn the loss of our Marines in this tragic mishap. Our hearts go out to their families and friends as they face this tragedy,” said Maj. Gen. Bradford J. Gering, commanding general of the 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. , in the declaration.
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