Three U.S. Marines killed near the Iraqi city of Kut

Published April 23rd, 2003 - 02:00 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

Three U.S. Marines were killed and seven injured near the Iraqi city of Kut when a rocket-propelled grenade launcher they were using malfunctioned, Central Command said in a statement on Wednesday.  

 

It said the accident happened on Tuesday evening, when the Marines were firing the grenade launcher for "familiarization." Central command said an investigation had been launched. (Albawaba.com) 

 

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