A VEHICLE crash at Fort Campbell in Kentucky left one soldier injured and another dead, becoming the base's second training accident death in 2021.
The 101st Airborne Division Public Affairs Office confirmed the accident unfolded at around 2.30am on Thursday.
Army officials said the deceased soldier's name will be released pending family notification.
The injured soldier sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was listed in stable condition.
The 101st Airborne Division is investigating the accident.
On September 21, another soldier died during a similar driver training exercise.
In that death, officials said the soldier went underwater while conducting training and did not resurface.
The body was recovered the following day after a lengthy search that included personnel from Fort Campbell Fire and Emergency Services, Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and Montgomery County Emergency Medical Services.
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The airborne division also launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the soldier's death.
The identity of the deceased soldier has since to be released.
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