Army sergeant dies during tank training in Santa Maria, RS Reproduction/RBS TV An army sergeant died during military training, this Tuesday morning (7), in Santa Maria, in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul. Five other soldiers who participated in the activity were rescued. They participated in training with tanks from the first tank regulation. They were in two armored vehicles when one of them fell onto a bridge. ? Access the g1 RS channel on WhatsApp According to the Army, the Leopard 1A5 armored vehicle overturned and was submerged. The accident happened around 9 am, at the Santa Maria training camp, in an area that is part of the Brazilian Army. Five soldiers were rescued and received medical attention. The sixth, who was in the vehicle that rolled over, died at the scene.
Army sergeant dies during tank training in Santa Maria, RS
Army sergeant dies during tank training in Santa Maria, RS Reproduction/RBS TV An army sergeant died during military training, this Tuesday morning (7), in Santa Maria, in the central region of Rio Grande do Sul. Five...
The victim is third cavalry sergeant Nícolas Martins, aged 20. The soldier is from Joinville (SC). The burial will be this Wednesday (8), in the city of Santa Catarina. Nícolas had been in the Army for two years and in Santa Maria for five months. The command of the 6th Armored Infantry Brigade regretted what happened and reported that all safety rules were followed during the exercise and that it is providing support to the victim's family. An investigation was opened to determine the causes of the accident. What the 6th Armored Infantry Brigade says Combat (1st RCC), at the Santa Maria Training Field. As a result of the accident, the 3rd Cavalry Sergeant Nícolas Martins died. The other soldiers who manned the vehicles involved did not suffer any physical damage. observed during the exercise. The 6th Bda Inf Bld deeply regrets the incident and informs that it is providing all necessary support to the soldier's family." VIDEOS: Everything about RS
