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09-13-17, 03:53 PM #1
15 Marines injured after amphibious assault vehicle bursts into flames
Fifteen Marines with the 1st Marine Division were injured after the amphibious assault vehicle in which they were riding caught fire Wednesday at Camp Pendleton, California, Corps officials announced.
The Marines were conducting a training mission when their AAV burst into flames, said 1st Lt. Paul Gainey, a spokesman for the 1st Marine Division.
“All Marines are currently being treated for injuries,” Gainey said in a news release. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the Marines and their families as they receive medical care.”
Several of those Marines have been hospitalized for burns and smoke inhalation, according to Business Insider, which first reported the incident on Wednesday.
The accident is under investigation.
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