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At Least 1 Dead After Vehicle Accident Near West Point

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point said a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle was involved in an accident Thursday morning near a training site.

At Least 1 Dead After Vehicle Accident Near West Point
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At least one person is dead and multiple others injured after a vehicle accident near West Point in New York.

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point said a Light Medium Tactical Vehicle was involved in an accident early Thursday near the Camp Natural Bridge training site.

Officials said one cadet was reported dead, and 20 cadets and two soldiers were hurt. The injured were transported to local hospitals, and the details of the incident are under investigation.

The academy thanked both state and local emergency responders for their assistance on the scene. And New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo directed the State Office of Emergency Management to provide authorities with any resources they might need. 

Additional reporting from Newsy affiliate CNN.