UPDATE from the U.S. Military Academy:
One cadet is reported deceased, 20 cadets and two soldiers are wounded that were involved in a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. off Route 293.
— U.S. Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) June 6, 2019
The injured have been transported to local hospitals. Details of the incident are under investigation.
— U.S. Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) June 6, 2019
West Point officials thank local and state emergency responders for their assistance on the scene.
— U.S. Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) June 6, 2019
Original post:
Breaking news out of West Point, NY where there’s been a training accident near the United States Military Academy involving an armored vehicle:
There has been an accident in the vicinity of the Camp Natural Bridge training site. Emergency vehicles are responding. Please avoid Route 293. More information will follow. @USAGWestPoint
— U.S. Military Academy (@WestPoint_USMA) June 6, 2019
We’re seeing reports of 1 cadet killed and 20 injured:
Breaking: 1 dead in military vehicle accident at West Point. We are going on @PIX11News with special coverage shortly.
— Dan Mannarino (@DanMannarino) June 6, 2019
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On the way to @WestPoint_USMA , where a troop transport truck, called an LMTV, has been involved in a crash in which 1 person is dead, and 20 cadets are injured. More here & @PIX11News as this story continues to unfold.
— James Ford (@jamesfordtv) June 6, 2019
West Point: 1 cadet killed, others injured when 5-ton truck overturned during summer training accident: U.S. defense official. Roughly 20 West Point cadets inside the truck overturned, some were football players officials say
— Lucas Tomlinson (@LucasFoxNews) June 6, 2019
We’ll keep you posted.
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