Sept. 11--Six Marines are hospitalized in critical condition, and eight others in stable condition, after the vehicle rollover accident at Camp Pendleton that killed one Marine.
Four Marines were treated and released, the Marine Corps said Friday.
The accident occurred Thursday during routine training. The injured Marines are in five civilian hospitals.
The vehicle was a 7-ton truck primarily used for transporting Marines, fuel, water food and supplies.
No other details were released. The incident is under investigation.
Maj. Gen. Daniel O'Donohue, commander of the 1st Marine Division, said that the Marine Corps' "first concern is for the welfare of our deceased Marine, the injured and their families. They are held close in our hearts and prayers."
Marine commanders, chaplains, medical personnel and families have "come together in support," along with the surrounding communities, O'Donohue said.
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The name of the Marine killed in the accident will not be released until 24 hours after the family is notified, which is standard policy for the Marine Corps.
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UPDATES
Sept. 11, 9:31 a.m.: This article was updated with the conditions of the Marines involved in the accident.
The first version of this article was published Sept. 10 at 5:40 p.m.
