EuropeFrench Soldier Dies in a Maintenance Accident in Mali, Minister SaysSavePrintFrance's Minister of Defense Florence Parly speaks during a press briefing at Karlberg Castle in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sept. 24, 2021. Claudio Bresciani/TT News Agency via ReutersReuters10/13/2021|Updated: 10/13/2021PARIS—A French soldier died in Mali on Tuesday in a maintenance accident, Minister of the Armed Forces Florence Parly said on Wednesday.The military said in a statement the serviceman died after the truck cabin fell while he was working on the vehicle’s engine.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentReutersAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBrazil’s Bolsonaro Has Skin Lesions Removed Without Complications, Hospital SaysSep 15, 2025Death Toll From Nepal’s Anti-Corruption Protests Raised to 72Sep 15, 2025Magnitude 7.4 Earthquake Strikes Near East Coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Region, No Tsunami RiskSep 14, 2025United Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Japan, 2 InjuredSep 12, 2025Related Topicsdiedcounter-terrorismFrench soldiers