Israeli soldier killed in training accident
15:35, 5 August 2009
JERUSALEM. August 5. KAZINFORM. A Merkava tank overturned during an Israel Defense Forces training exercise in the Golan Heights Wednesday, killing one soldier and slightly wounding three others; Kazinform refers to Xinhua.
The accident occurred before dawn when the soldiers were taking part in a course for company and battalion commanders, local media reported.
The army is still investigating the accident; Kazinform cites Xinhua. See www.xinhuanet.com for full version.