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Soldier Killed, One Seriously Injured in Grenade Blast at Spanish Legion’s Viator Training Ground

Emergency services received the first alert around 11:00 at Álvarez de Sotomayor, where a formal military account remains pending.

Overview

  • EL PAÍS confirmed EFE’s report that a grenade exploded at the Álvarez de Sotomayor maneuvers field in Viator, Almería.
  • One service member died and at least one was seriously injured, according to initial reports cited by EFE and confirmed by EL PAÍS.
  • 112 de Andalucía said the first call reporting a possible deflagration was received at about 11:00.
  • The incident occurred at installations adjacent to the Álvarez de Sotomayor base, headquarters of the Spanish Legion.
  • Authorities have not yet issued a detailed official account, and further clarification is expected following initial response efforts.