Update 1: Aircraft Crash in Imperial, Calif.
5 Jun 2014

A Third Marine Aircraft Wing AV-8B Harrier stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma crashed in Imperial, Calif. at approximately 4:20 p.m. today.

According to Imperial City officials, eight homes were evacuated with three destroyed and no reports of civilian injuries.

Local authorities and Marine officials are on the scene conducting clean-up operations. 

The pilot ejected safely and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries. 

An investigation will be conducted to determine the cause of the crash.

More information will be released when available.

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