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3 US Army soldiers killed during training at Fort Stewart, officials say – ABC News, ABC News

3 US Army soldiers killed during training at Fort Stewart, officials say – ABC News, ABC News


Three U.S. Army soldiers were killedduring trainingat Fort Stewart in Georgia, according to officials.

The soldiers, part of the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, were pronounced dead on the scene after the Bradley Fighting Vehicle they were riding in was involved in anaccidentearly Sunday morning, Patrick Husted, division public affairs officer, said in a news release.

PHOTO: A Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a training session at Fort Stewart in Georgia, Sept. 25, 2019.U.S. Army
A Bradley Fighting Vehicle during a training session at Fort Stewart in Georgia, Sept. 25, 2019.

Another three soldiers were injured and evacuated to the Winn Army Community Hospital for treatment. The extent of their injuries was not disclosed.

“Today is a heartbreaking day for the 3rd Infantry Division, and the entire Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield community, as we are all devastated after a training accident this morning on the Fort Stewart Training Area,” said Maj. Gen. Tony Aguto, commanding general of the 3rd Infantry Division. “We are extremely saddened by the loss of three Dogface Soldiers, and injuries to three more. Our hearts and prayers go out to all the families affected by this tragedy.”

PHOTO: Soldiers stand at attention in this stock photo.STOCK PHOTO / Getty Images
Soldiers stand at attention in this stock photo.

The incident is under investigation, Husted said. The circumstances surrounding the accident were not immediately clear.

Theidentitiesof the deceased soldiers will be released pending next of kin notification.

ABC News’ Ben Stein contributed to this report.

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