BREAKING: US soldier dies in training accident in Hungary
A US Army soldier has died and another was hospitalised following a training accident near Camp Croft, a NATO military base located close to Veszprém, Hungary. The incident occurred during a scheduled exercise on 5 June.
According to an official statement by the US Army, the soldiers were involved in a vehicle rollover at approximately 1:00 PM Central European Time. One of them was critically injured and airlifted to a local hospital by helicopter, but later succumbed to his injuries. The second soldier, who sustained potentially serious injuries, was transported by ambulance to a different hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition and kept overnight for observation.
The identities of the soldiers have not yet been disclosed, as authorities are still in the process of notifying the next of kin. The remaining personnel involved in the accident were evaluated at the unit’s Role 1 medical facility and have since returned to duty.
Both Hungarian and US authorities, including the US Army Criminal Investigation Division, are investigating the circumstances of the accident. Details regarding the exact location and nature of the incident have not been released.
In their statement, the US Army expressed gratitude to the Hungarian National Emergency Services for their swift response and continued assistance.
Camp Croft is one of several military installations in Hungary that regularly host joint training exercises between NATO forces and the Hungarian Defence Forces. These exercises are part of ongoing defence cooperation aimed at enhancing interoperability and preparedness among allied troops stationed in the region.
Further updates are expected once the investigation progresses and the soldier’s family has been formally notified.
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