Soldier dies after hand grenade explodes in hand

23 July 2012 / TODAYSZAMAN.COM

A soldier died when a hand grenade exploded in his hand in the Yüksekova district of the eastern province of Hakkari around 2 a.m. on Monday.

The incident occurred along the Yeşiltaş highway of the Yükseova district.

Fifteen other soldiers were injured in the explosion. The injured ones were brought to the eastern province of Van by military ambulances, and then transferred to state hospitals in Van for treatment.

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