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3 US Soldiers Killed in Training Accident

Agence France-Presse

   WASHINGTON - Three U.S. soldiers were killed and three others injured
   in the state of Georgia Sunday in an accident involving the armored
   combat vehicle they were in, the military said in a statement.

   The army provided no details on the nature of the accident, which is
   under investigation, except to say it occurred during an exercise at
   Fort Stewart, Georgia.

   "Six soldiers were involved, with three pronounced deceased on site,
   and three more evacuated to Winn Army Community Hospital where they are
   being treated and evaluated for their injuries," an army statement
   said.

   Major General Tony Aguto, commander of the 3rd Infantry Division,
   called it a "heartbreaking day."

   The soldiers, who were in a Bradley Fighting Vehicle, were from the 1st
   Armored Brigade Combat Team.

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