Two U.S. Army soldiers were tragically killed and 12 others were injured in a single-vehicle accident in Alaska on Monday. The incident occurred as the soldiers were on their way to the Yukon Training Area near Salcha, approximately 30 miles southeast of Fairbanks. It was reported that the driver lost control of the military transport vehicle on a dirt road leading to the training area, causing it to flip. Emergency responders quickly arrived at the scene and provided on-site treatment to the injured soldiers. The 12 individuals with less severe injuries were transported by ground ambulances and air to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital.

Two soldiers with more critical injuries were airlifted to Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage. As of Tuesday, the conditions of the injured soldiers were not immediately available. Army spokesperson John Pennell expressed profound grief over the loss, stating, "We're a real tight-knit group in the military, so right now, the entire 11th Airborne Division is grieving and preparing to provide whatever support is necessary for the families of the deceased and to help support those who are still in the hospital and dealing with their injuries."

An investigation into the cause of the accident will be conducted by the Army, with the Army Combat Readiness Center in Alabama also sending an investigatory team due to the fatalities involved. The names of the two soldiers killed will be released 24 hours after their relatives have been notified. This tragic incident marks the second deadly episode involving Alaska-based soldiers this year. In April, three soldiers lost their lives when two military helicopters collided while en route to Fort Wainwright near Fairbanks from a training mission. These incidents serve as a somber reminder of the risks undertaken by soldiers in the line of duty and the tremendous sacrifices made by them and their families.