Fort Bliss Military soldier killed, 5 others injured in ‘tactical car accident’

An Military soldier was killed and 5 others had been injured in what army officers referred to as a “tactical car accident” at Fort Bliss in Texas on Friday morning.

The troopers had been concerned in an accident within the fort’s coaching space round 9:30 a.m., in keeping with Fort Bliss officers.

The reason for the crash stays beneath investigation, Fort Bliss and the first Armored Division said in a press release.

The circumstances of these injured weren’t instantly clear.

The deceased soldier’s identify is being withheld till 24 hours till after household notification, officers stated.

A Fort Bliss public affairs official informed The Submit extra details about the incident shall be launched within the coming days.

Maj. Gen. James P. Isenhower III, the senior set up commander of Fort Bliss and 1st Armored Division, supplied his “ideas and prayers” to the late soldier’s household and buddies.

Fort Bliss is residence to the first Armored Division, referred to as “Outdated Ironsides,” which consists of roughly 17,000 troopers skilled in working tanks, artillery, assault helicopters and different armored automobiles, according to the division’s website.

The Military has not stated which sort of auto was concerned in Friday’s wreck.