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A U.S. Navy aircraft crashed Wednesday evening in the waters in Virginia and two people had been rescued while a search for a third is ongoing, according to local reports.
The Coast Guard told Fox News it was assisting with a military plane crash in the Chincoteague River near Wildcat Marsh.
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Local reports said the crash involved a Navy V-22 Osprey aircraft but the Coast Guard did not confirm what type of aircraft was involved or whether anyone has been rescued or is missing.
A Coast Guard helicopter was dispatched from Elizabeth City as well as a motor lifeboat to the scene, a spokesperson said.
The time of the incident was not clear but the Coast Guard received a call to assist around 7:30 p.m.
The Shore Daily News reports two people were outside the aircraft and a third was missing.
Fox News has reached out to the Navy for comment.
A similar aircraft crashed earlier this month in Norway, killing four Marines. The MV-22B Osprey crashed during the Cold Response drill, which involves 220 aircraft, 30,000 troops, and 50 vessels from 27 countries.
This is a breaking news story. Check back for updates.
