Man Killed in Military Test
The test was carried out in northern Israel. A man who took part in the test was killed by a stray bullet.
By Gil Ronen
First Publish: 12/11/2011, 6:59 PM
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A man aged 54 was killed Sunday as he participated in a security-related test by the Israel Military Industry (IMI). The testing took place near Elyakim Base in northern Israel, in an area used as a military firing range.
A misfired bullet reportedly struck the man's head, wounding him fatally. The exact circumstances of the incident have not been made known.
The man was reportedly an employee of IMI.
A Magen David Adom emergency services crew arrived on the scene and determined that the man had died. The Military Police are investigating.
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