7 soldiers injured in military vehicle accident at Fort Chaffee
Seven soldiers were injured in a military vehicle accident at Fort Chaffee, according to a press release from the Arkansas National Guard.The accident happened this morning at approximately 11 a.m. during a training exercise. According to the press release the accident included three heavy expanded mobility tactical truck (HEMMT).Six soldiers were taken to Mercy hospital in Fort Smith with minor injuries and one was taken to Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville with serious injuries.The soldier who was evacuated by air to Washington Regional underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition.The soldiers were identified as being part of the 1st Battalion, 142nd Field Artillery Brigade of the Arkansas National Guard which is based in Northwest Arkansas.An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the accident.
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