Sergeant killed in training in RS had been in the Army for 2 years: 'Privilege of living together'

Army sergeant dies during training with a tank in Santa Maria, RS The Army sergeant killed during training with military tanks in Rio Grande do Sul was born in Joinville, in the north of Santa Catarina. Identified as Nícolas Martins, aged 20, he was participating in the activity when the vehicle he was in fell over a bridge and became submerged. Third cavalry sergeant, Nícolas had only been in the Army for two years and in the state of Rio Grande do Sul for five months. The case happened on Tuesday (7) in Santa Maria. ?Click and follow the g1 SC channel on WhatsApp In a note, Exathum Curso e Colégio, where the young man studied between 2021 and 2023 in Santa Catarina, wished strength to his family and mourned the young man's death. "We sympathize with his family, friends and all those who had the privilege of living with Nicolas, wishing them strength, comfort and serenity to face this loss," he said. On social media, friends also expressed their regret over the accident: "Always smiling, he talked about everything and was contagious with joy wherever he was. A man of fiber, who leaves good memories", wrote a colleague. Army sergeant dies during tank training in RS The victim is the third cavalry sergeant Nícolas Martins, aged 20, born in Joinville RBS TV/Reproduction In addition to Nícolas, five other people who were in the vehicle managed to be rescued and received medical attention at the scene. According to the Army, the accident happened around 9 am, at the organization's training camp. 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. Arson destroys vehicles and part of the secretariat building What the 6th Armored Infantry Brigade said "The Command of the 6th Armored Infantry Brigade (6th Bda Inf Bld) informs, through its Social Communication Section, that on July 7, 2026, at around 8:30 am, an accident occurred involving two Leopard 1A5 Armored Combat Vehicles (VBC), during an exercise training of the 1st Combat Car Regiment (1st RCC), at the Santa Maria Training Field. As a result of the accident, the 3rd Cavalry Sergeant Nícolas Martins died. It should be noted that all appropriate measures are being adopted. and that the administrative security procedures in the instruction were previously established and duly 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." Army sergeant dies during tank training in Santa Maria, RS Reproduction/RBS TV VIDEOS: most watched on g1 SC in the last 7 days