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Helicopter dismount accident leads to soldier's fall

Military mishap takes place during training at a German base in Eifel, leaving one service member hospitalized.

Helicopter dismount accident resulted in a soldier's fall
Helicopter dismount accident resulted in a soldier's fall

Helicopter dismount accident leads to soldier's fall

A soldier was involved in an accident during the open day exercise at the Bundeswehr base in Daun, Rhineland-Palatinate. The incident occurred while the soldier was abseiling from a helicopter above the sports field of the barracks.

According to the army spokesperson, the soldier was conscious during the transport to the hospital. The soldier was not critically injured, although the exact condition is not specified in the article. The fall was from several meters in height.

The open day event at the Bundeswehr base in Daun was celebrating its 60th anniversary. The type of helicopter involved in the incident is not specified. The name of the soldier who fell during the exercise has not been disclosed in the available information.

The army spokesperson confirmed the incident and stated that no further details about the cause of the accident are provided in the article. The soldier was taken to a hospital for further treatment.

The helicopter exercise took place above the sports field of the barracks during the open day event. The Bundeswehr base in Daun is a significant military installation in Rhineland-Palatinate.

This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the risks associated with military exercises. The Bundeswehr and the authorities are investigating the cause of the accident to prevent similar incidents in the future.

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