2 Army Soldiers Killed During Training at Georgia Base

In this photo released by the U.S. Marine Corps, recruits at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island prepare to evacuate following an evacuation order directed by Brig. Gen. James Glynn, the depot's commanding general ahead of hurricane Florence. All Marines at the depot who are currently in recruit training will be transported to the base in Georgia. Sgt. Dana Beesley/U.S. Marine Corps via AP

FORT STEWART, Ga.—Two U.S. Army soldiers were killed during a nighttime training accident in Georgia, the military said Friday.

Officials at Fort Stewart said in a statement that a fatal vehicle accident occurred Thursday night during field training on the sprawling Army post. Two soldiers who died were assigned to the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team of the 3rd Infantry Division. Their names were not immediately released.