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| June 30, 2004 Release Number: 04-06-28C FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Task Force 1st Armored Division soldier dies, four others injured in vehicle accident BAGHDAD, Iraq - A Task Force 1st Armored Division Soldier was killed and four other Soldiers were injured in a single-vehicle accident in the early evening of June 30. The injured Soldiers were evacuated to a military medical facility and are under observation at this time. The accident was non-combat related. The accident occurred just north of the Iraq-Kuwait border. The incident is under investigation. The Soldiers names are being withheld pending notification of next of kin. For further information, please contact MAJ Dave Gerken at (914) 360-7640/7743. -30- |

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