FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. (WKRN) — The 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) announced Saturday that a soldier died as a result of a "training accident" near Camp Croft, Hungary, earlier this week.

According to the military, 24-year-old Sgt. Aaron Cox, of Mabank, Texas, was an infantryman assigned to the “Strike” 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team of the 101st Airborne Division.

Officials said Cox died from wounds sustained in a vehicle crash on Thursday, June 5 amid preparations for the upcoming Exercise Saber Guardian 25 in Hungary.

"The loss of Sgt. Cox is a tragedy for all of us on the Strike team," said Col. Duke Reim, commander of the 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team. "He was a strong Soldier and leader, who quickly rose through the ranks while serving. We are in direct contact with his family

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