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West Point cadet killed, 22 injured in training rollover

Authorities say a carrier vehicle at West Point overturned in an accident involving at least 20 cadets at a training site.

In this May 22, 2019 photo members of the senior class march past a statue of George Washington during Parade Day at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. West Point boosted efforts to recruit women and blacks after being told to diversify in 2013 by then-Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)
In this May 22, 2019 photo members of the senior class march past a statue of George Washington during Parade Day at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. West Point boosted efforts to recruit women and blacks after being told to diversify in 2013 by then-Army Chief of Staff Gen. Raymond Odierno. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)Read moreMark Lennihan / AP
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WEST POINT, N.Y. (AP) — West Point officials say one cadet was killed and 22 people were injured when a vehicle they were riding in for summer training overturned.

The U.S. Military Academy says the vehicle overturned on a dirt road at about 6:45 a.m. Thursday. Twenty cadets and two soldiers on the light medium tactical vehicle were injured.

Lieutenant Col. Christopher Ophardt could not provide the severity of the injuries or the name of cadet who died.

The accident occurred near Camp Natural Bridge, an area where cadet summer training takes place.