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Blast hits Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada Seven killed in blast at Hawthorne Army Depot in Nevada
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There has been an explosion at a military ammunition storage facility in the US state of Nevada, says a Marine Corps spokesman. Seven service personnel have died in an explosion at a military ammunition storage facility in the US state of Nevada, says a Marine Corps spokesman.
The blast at the Hawthorne Army Depot occurred overnight during a US Marine training exercise. Several others were injured in Monday night's blast during a Marine training exercise at the Hawthorne Army Depot.
It is not yet clear if there are casualties, but Reuters news agency quoted a Marines spokeswoman as saying "several" people were dead. The injured have been transported to local hospitals for treatment, said the spokesman.
It is not known if the blast involved ammunition stored at the facility. It is not known what caused the blast, but CNN quoted an official as saying that a 60mm shell had exploded.
Those caught in the blast at 22:00 local time (05:00 GMT on Tuesday) were members of the 2nd Marine Division.
Marine commander Maj Gen Raymond Fox said in a news release: "We send our prayers and condolences to the families of Marines involved in this tragic incident.
"We remain focused on ensuring that they are supported through this difficult time.
"We mourn their loss, and it is with heavy hearts we remember their courage and sacrifice."