Nick J./iStock(CAMP PENDLETON, Calif.) — One Marine was killed and six others were injured when a light armored vehicle rolled over during a training exercise at Camp Pendleton in Southern California on Thursday morning, a Marine officer confirmed to ABC News.
“Our operations are inherently dangerous and despite measures we take to mitigate risks, these things unfortunately happen,” said 1st Lt. Cameron Edinburgh, a media officer with the 1st Marine Division.
The incident occurred at the Camp Pendleton military base located north of San Diego.
The accident took place during a standard training protocol, Edinburgh said.
Military officials are investigating the incident and plan to identify the Marine killed on Friday, after family has been notified.
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