New York Post – by Larry Celona and Natalie Musumeci
A West Point cadet was killed and 22 others were wounded when an armored military personnel vehicle overturned and plummeted at least 15 feet down a hill near a training site at the prestigious military academy Thursday morning, officials and sources said.
The chaotic incident unfolded at about 6:45 a.m. when a 2.5-ton capacity Light Medium Tactical Vehicle carrying the crew for summer training flipped over on a dirt road off Route 293 near the Camp Natural Bridge training site, the US Military Academy tweeted.
Law enforcement sources said the vehicle was going up a steep section when it rolled over and dropped about 15 to 20 feet down an embankment, landing on rocks.
The cadets “were involved in a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle accident that occurred at approximately 6:45 a.m. off Route 293,” the US Military Academy tweeted, without elaborating on the details of the accident.
The injured — who included two soldiers — were transported to three local hospitals, according to officials and sources.
Two of the wounded suffered serious injuries, sources said.
The identity of the cadet who died was not immediately released.
The academy tweeted that “details of the incident are under investigation.”
In another tweet, the academy said: “West Point officials thank local and state emergency responders for their assistance on the scene.”
Camp Natural Bridge is a site where summer training takes place.
“My heart breaks for all those involved in the tragic training accident at West Point this morning,” Gov. Andrew Cuomo said.
“These courageous cadets and soldiers represent the best of New York state and our country, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their bravery in choosing to serve our country and protect our freedoms.”
The governor continued: “This incident is made all the more heart-wrenching as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day today, a day where we remember those who gave their lives for our country.”
The military academy, founded in 1802, is located about 50 miles north of New York City.
https://nypost.com/2019/06/06/military-vehicle-accident-at-west-point-turns-deadly-reports/