West Point training accident leaves 1 dead, more than 20 injured

One person has died and more than 20 have been injured after an accident near a West Point training site.

The U.S. Military Academy on Thursday morning reported an accident near the Camp Natural Bridge training site, saying emergency vehicles are responding and that Route 293 should be avoided. ABC News reports that a military vehicle overturned in a training accident.

The Military Academy subsequently confirmed that one cadet has died in the accident, and 20 cadets and two soldiers have been wounded.

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"The injured have been transported to local hospitals," the Military Academy said. "Details of the incident are under investigation. West Point officials thank local and state emergency responders for their assistance on the scene."