NEWS RELEASEHEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES CENTRAL COMMAND 7115 South Boundary Boulevard MacDill AFB, Fla. 33621-5101 Phone: (813) 827-5894; FAX: (813) 827-2211; DSN 651-5894 |
May 25, 2003
Release Number: 03-05-90
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. SOLDIER KILLED, SECOND INJURED IN AMMUNITION EXPLOSION
AD DIWANIYAH, IRAQ - One U.S. soldier was killed and another injured Sunday in an explosion at facility which contained Iraqi ammunition here. The explosion occurred at approximately 9:00 a.m. (2 a.m. EST), and is not thought to be a result of hostile action.
The soldiers were performing guard duties at the time of the explosion.
The injured soldier was transported to a field medical hospital, where he underwent surgery for his injuries.
Both soldiers' names are being withheld pending next-of-kin notification.
An investigation is underway into the cause of the explosion.
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