Three soldiers dead, 6 missing in Fort Hood swift water

The bodies of three soldiers were recovered in water downstream from their vehicle on Fort Hood, Thursday. Six other soldiers remain missing.

Emergency officials continue to conduct rescue operations for an overturned Light Medium Tactical Vehicle at the Owl Creek Tactical low-water crossing and East Range Road.

The search is ongoing for the six soldiers missing from the 3rd Battalion, 16th Field Artillery Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, a statement from Fort Hood said.

Three soldiers were rescued from the water earlier near the vehicle and are in stable condition.

Multiple resources from the Fort Hood Directorate of Emergency Services, local and state agencies have been deployed to help in the rescue and recovery of personnel and property, the statement continued.

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