19/08/2003

US soldier dies following explosion in Iraqi capital

A US soldier has been killed by an explosive device in Iraq, a US Central Command spokesperson has confirmed.

The soldier, from the 1st Armored Division, was killed in an explosion in the Karadah District of Baghdad at around at 2pm yesterday.

The soldier was evacuated to the 28th Combat Support Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 3:15pm.

This latest incident brings to 61 the number of US personnel who have been killed since President Bush declared an end to hostilities on May 1.

(gmcg)

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