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HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND
7115 South Boundary Boulevard
MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101
Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894

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.


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