Tragic Military Training Accident in Vietnam Claims Lives of Six Soldiers
Six soldiers lost their lives in a military training accident in Vietnam when an armored vehicle sank during exercises.
Hanoi, November 14 (Daily Kiran) : A tragic incident occurred during military training in Vietnam, resulting in the deaths of six soldiers. The accident took place on Thursday when an armored vehicle sank at the TB1 National Shooting Range in Bac Ninh province, as reported by the Ministry of National Defense on Saturday.
According to a statement from the ministry, the BMP-1 armored vehicle experienced a malfunction around 8:25 AM in the Bien Son commune, leading to the tragic event. The deceased soldiers were part of the 102nd Regiment of the 308th Division, specifically from the 12th Corps. Among them were two corporals and four sergeants.
Prime Minister Le Minh Khai expressed his condolences on Friday and announced plans to honor the fallen soldiers. He signed an order to award them the “Recognition from the Fatherland” certificates as a mark of respect.
This incident is not the first of its kind in Vietnam. In December 2024, a training accident at a firing range in Dong Nai resulted in the deaths of 12 soldiers due to an explosion triggered by lightning during a severe storm. A similar tragedy occurred in July 2014 when a military aircraft crashed during routine exercises near Hanoi, claiming 16 lives.
