Swiss Soldier Hit by Armored Vehicle During Exercise in Allentsteig
Der Verletzte wurde nach dem Unfall am Truppenübungsplatz per Hubschrauber in ein Krankenhaus geflogen.
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Late Tuesday evening, a Swiss soldier was struck by an armored wheeled vehicle of the Swiss military during the international exercise "TRIAS25" in Allentsteig, in the Lower Austrian district of Zwettl. According to a spokesperson for the Lower Austrian military command, the injured person was transported by helicopter to the University Hospital St. Pölten.
According to ORF Lower Austria, the 19-year-old soldier was reportedly struck on the lower leg. The accident occurred around 11:00 PM. Initially, there were no details available about the course of the accident.
"TRIAS25" at the Allentsteig training area has been ongoing since April 14 and will last until May 9. The trinational exercise involves 950 Swiss, 150 German, and 200 Austrian soldiers.
(APA/Red.)
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