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Service members killed in southern New Mexico crash

Two service members killed in a Santa Teresa Crash

Service members killed in southern New Mexico crash

Two service members killed in a Santa Teresa Crash

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      CUSTODY AND A GUN WAS FOUND INSIDE THE CAR. IN SANTA TERESA, WE’RE LEARNING TWO SERVICE MEMBERS WERE KILLED AND ANOTHER IN SERIOUS CONDITION FOLLOWING A CRASH. THIS WAS THE SCENE TODAY. THE U.S. NORTHERN COMMAND SAID BEFORE 9 A.M. THE THREE WERE DEPLOYED TO SUPPORT THE SOUTHERN BORDER TASK FORCE. THEY SAID THE ACCIDENT IS THE FIRST DEATHS ASSOCIATED WITH THE U.S. MILITARY’S MISSION ALONG THE BORDER. THAT HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. MORE THAN 10,000 ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS HAVE BEEN AUTHORIZED FOR T
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      Service members killed in southern New Mexico crash

      Two service members killed in a Santa Teresa Crash

      Two service members were killed and another seriously hurt after a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on Tuesday. U.S. Northern Command says the service members were deployed to support Joint Task Force Southern Border.The service member who survived is at the hospital in serious condition. The names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin has been notified.New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez issued the following statement: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two service members today near Santa Teresa." Rep. Vasquez continued, "My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and fellow service members during this difficult time. With the recent deployments to and the new mission at the Southern border, we must fully review the circumstances surrounding this incident. We owe it to them—and all who serve—to ensure their safety is never compromised."The cause of the crash is under investigation.Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.

      Two service members were killed and another seriously hurt after a crash near Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on Tuesday. U.S. Northern Command says the service members were deployed to support Joint Task Force Southern Border.

      The service member who survived is at the hospital in serious condition. The names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin has been notified.

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      New Mexico Congressman Gabe Vasquez issued the following statement: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic loss of two service members today near Santa Teresa." Rep. Vasquez continued, "My thoughts are with their families, loved ones, and fellow service members during this difficult time. With the recent deployments to and the new mission at the Southern border, we must fully review the circumstances surrounding this incident. We owe it to them—and all who serve—to ensure their safety is never compromised."
      The cause of the crash is under investigation.

      Stay updated on the latest news with the KOAT app. You can download it here.