US military aircraft crashes near Japan, 8 killed

A US military Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan near Yakushima Island, confirming reports from the coastguard spokesperson. The crash occurred at 2:47 pm local time today. Limited information is currently available about the incident. This crash follows a previous Osprey accident in northern Australia in August, where three US marines lost their lives. The Osprey aircraft is utilized by the US Marines, US Navy, and the Japan Self Defense Forces, despite concerns over its safety.

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