6 Marines missing after 2 warplanes crash off Japan

Two naval planes crashed into the Pacific Ocean after a midair collision early Thursday morning 200 miles off the southwestern coast of Japan, the U.S. Marine Corps said.

The incident involved a KC-130 and F/A-18; there were two crew members on the F/A-18, which was being refueled, and five on the KC-130. Officials said one Marine has been found and is in stable condition, while six remain missing. The two planes had launched from Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, but went missing during regularly scheduled training.

This is a developing story, and has been updated throughout.

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