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thedrifter
09-11-08, 08:15 AM
10 Marines Hurt in Camp Pendleton Truck Rollover

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. —
Authorities say 10 Marines have been injured in a truck rollover at Camp Pendleton.

Marine spokesman Mike Alvarez says there were no fatalities when the seven-ton truck rolled over Wednesday on a road used to access the base's practice ranges.

Alvarez says seven of the Marines were medically evacuated to area trauma centers for evaluation. Three of the injured were taken to the base hospital. He says the Marines suffered moderate to serious injuries, none life-threatening.

The injured Marines, whose identities were not released, were assigned to 1st Marine Logistics Group, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force.

Ellie