Military accident Infantry fighting vehicle crashes in Uttigen BE
An army infantry fighting vehicle crashed in Uttigen BE on Tuesday afternoon. Three members of the army were injured.
18.03.2025, 17:29
18.03.2025, 18:00
SDA
The vehicle left the road and crashed into the River Aare for unknown reasons, as reported by the army on Tuesday evening.
The three occupants of the armored personnel carrier involved in the accident had to be taken to hospital. They were quickly rescued by civilian rescue workers and were responsive. According to the army, they were recruits. They were taken to hospital for examination. Rega was also deployed with a rescue helicopter.
The armored personnel carrier was on the road with eight M113 vehicles as part of a driving school. The other vehicles were not involved in the accident. The military justice authorities launched an investigation.
