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 30, 2003
Release Number: 03-05-113
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IRAQI CHILD STRUCK BY MILITARY TRAILER
CAMP DOHA, Kuwait -- Two soldiers driving in a U.S. Army Palatized Load System (PLS)supply vehicle accidentally struck and killed an Iraqi child while traveling south on the Main Supply Route Tampa (Highway 1), 20 miles north of Tallil, at about 11:30 a.m., today.
Initial reports indicate the child was crossing the road and was hit by a cargo trailer.
The soldiers called for an emergency medical evacuation helicopter immediately; however,the child died before the aircraft arrived at the scene.
Coalition Forces continue to stress safety to its service members and keeping the Iraqi population informed about the dangers of crossing the main supply routes where military convoys travel.
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