The press service reported that twelve people were injured, one seriously injured as a result of the collision of two Puma infantry fighting vehicles (IFV) at a military training ground in Saxony-Anhalt. Bundeswehr.
According to the ministry’s statement, the accident occurred at the German Army Combat Training Center at the Kolbitz-Letzlinger Heide training ground at around 11:30 am (13:30 Moscow time).
“During an army exercise, two Puma infantry fighting vehicles collided on the training ground of the Combat Training Center. “The German armed forces injured 12 soldiers, one seriously,” he said.
The press service added that the injured were immediately provided with medical assistance. The seriously injured man was taken to the regional hospital by helicopter.
Military police, who arrived at the scene, will investigate to determine the cause of the accident.
Formerly Spiegel magazine WrotePuma infantry fighting vehicles for NATO rapid reaction forces are not combat ready due to technical failures.
Source: Gazeta
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