Soldier dies after training incident at CFB Wainwright, Alta.
A Canadian soldier has died after a training incident at CFB Wainwright, Alta., on Monday.
Pte. Steven Allen, 20, from Victoria was injured when a tactical structure collapsed.
He died at the University of Alberta hospital in Edmonton.
Another soldier who was not named received minor injuries in the same structure collapse.
“We are deeply saddened by this incident,” said Lt.-Col. Sean Trenholm, commanding officer of 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre, in a news release.
“Our immediate focus is to provide support to the family of Pte. Allen and ensure members of the unit are provided the assistance they need to deal with the loss of their comrade.”
The Canadian Forces National Investigation Service is looking into the incident. Defence officials will not release any additional details about what happened at this time.
Allen joined the Canadian Forces in October 2013 and completed his basic training in February.
He was training to join the infantry at the 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre in Wainwright.
