Topic: Two Soldiers Injured in Live Fire Exercise - 30 Aug 10

[Haggis]

Found here and shared with the usual disclaimer.

Two soldiers from Quebec were airlifted to hospital Monday after taking part in a “live-fire” training exercise near CFB Wainwright.

The Department of National Defence says the pair were immediately evacuated and then sent to an Edmonton hospital. Both are now listed in stable condition.

“The investigation into the accident is still ongoing,” said DND spokeswoman Capt. Lena Angell.

Angell said the soldiers, who are from CFB Valcartier, Quebec, were on foot during the mishap, but any further details about the incident were being withheld by Canada’s military.

The soldiers’ families have been notified, but their identities have not been released.

More than 3,500 soldiers are training in Wainwright – roughly 205 km southeast of Edmonton – who are taking part of an exercise dubbed “Reflexe Rapide.”

Angell says the exercise is one of the last steps in preparing troops for their fall deployment in Afghanistan.

jeff.cummings@sunmedia.ca

Best wishes for a speedy recovery and return to duty.

[Jim Seggie]

I heard this on the radio this morning. A speedy recovery to the troops!!

[gun runner]

I do hope the injuries are not too serious. A speedy recovery troops.Ubique

[just me...]

As have been said above, here's to a quick recovery.