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Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

COALITION JOINT TASK FORCE - SEVEN

NEWS RELEASE

DSN 318.438.2289/COM 99.001.468.2289

May 13, 2003

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Explosion at Camp Arifjan

CAMP ARIFJAN, Kuwait -- Four U.S. servicemen were injured by an explosion at a motor vehicle staging area of Camp Arifjan.   The soldiers were all members of the 131st Transportation Company (Medium Truck).

Members of the 419thTransportation Battalion called medical, security and fire personnel who all responded to the scene. 

An investigation is being conducted into the incident.

The names of the injured are being withheld pending notification of next of kin.

Coalition Forces continue to employ all prudent measures to ensure the safety of all soldiers.   

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