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No injuries as Canadian peacekeepers hit mine
WebPosted Wed Mar 14 09:47:12 2001
Written by CBC News Online staff
TSORENA, ERITREA - A Canadian peacekeeping vehicle hit a mine in Eritrea, Africa Wednesday, but no-one was injured.
The land mine went off near the Light Armoured Vehicle‘s front wheel. Three soldiers were in it at the time, part of Canada‘s task force in east Africa.
The incident occurred as the peacekeepers were escorting another Canadian vehicle, which was sweeping local roads for mines.
The vehicle was towed back to the nearest Canadian camp.
The department of defence says a detailed investigation is underway.
WebPosted Wed Mar 14 09:47:12 2001
Written by CBC News Online staff
TSORENA, ERITREA - A Canadian peacekeeping vehicle hit a mine in Eritrea, Africa Wednesday, but no-one was injured.
The land mine went off near the Light Armoured Vehicle‘s front wheel. Three soldiers were in it at the time, part of Canada‘s task force in east Africa.
The incident occurred as the peacekeepers were escorting another Canadian vehicle, which was sweeping local roads for mines.
The vehicle was towed back to the nearest Canadian camp.
The department of defence says a detailed investigation is underway.