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Camp Virginia, Kuwait
APO AE 09302
For additional information, contact:
Capt. Tom Bryant
985-7015
Release # 030419
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
SOLDIERS, LOCAL CHILD INJURED IN UNEXPLODED ORDNANCE INCIDENT
CAMP VIRGINIA, KUWAIT (Apr. 19, 2003) - Four soldiers from the 101stAirborne Division (Air Assault) were injured today in Baghdad when unexploded ordnance detonated after a local child attempted to turn it over to the soldiers.
The soldiers were conducting a dismounted patrol when the child approached with the unexploded ordnance. The unexploded ordnance detonated when one of the soldiers attempted to remove it from the child's hand.
Three of the four soldiers have been evacuated to military medical treatment facilities; their conditions are unknown at this time. The fourth soldier involved was treated and returned to duty.
The child, whose injuries are unknown, was taken away by a local man at the scene. Army civil affairs and medical teams are continuing efforts to locate the child.
The soldiers' identities are being withheld pending next of kin notification.
A full investigation is underway.
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