On the camp close Brzeg in the Opole Voivodeship there was an unfortunate accident during the exercise. A soldier from the Canadian Army was injured. A rescue chopper was called to the site. The injured military went to a specialized infirmary in Siemianowice Śląski. The incidental happened yesterday at noon.
Information about the accident that occurred during military training was provided by the media this afternoon. Captain Paweł Romek of the 1st Brest Bomb Squad confirmed in an interview with the Polish Press Agency that an allied army soldier stationed in Poland was injured. The injured received immediate medical attention. The LPR chopper transported him to a infirmary in Siemianowice Śląski, a facility specialising in the treatment of extended burns. “The life of a soldier is not in danger,” said Captain Romek. He added that he was not entitled to supply details.
The accident happened yesterday around 1:00. According to unofficial information, classes were taking place during which Canadian instructors utilized pyrotechnic materials. According to local media, there was an detonation of a TNT.
There are trainings for Ukrainian soldiers, among others. Canadian troops are staying in Poland as part of strengthening the east flank of NATO, and they besides conduct courses as part of assistance to the Russian aggression of Ukraine.
