Photo ReutersA search and rescue operation is under way off Queensland's coast for three marines who are missing after a US military plane crashed into the sea. The plane, an MV-22 Osprey, was carrying 26 personnel including crew when it crashed about 4pm on Saturday (local time) off the central Queensland coast at Shoalwater Bay. Small boats and aircraft from the Bonhomme Richard, an amphibious assault ship, immediately swung into action. Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk offered her government's support to the search and rescue efforts. "On behalf of all Queenslanders, our prayers are with those US military personnel involved in the incident," she said in a statement.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 06, 2017 00:00 UTC