US soldier killed, three injured in roadside explosion

(1 Oct 2003) TOKO MATERIAL 1. U.S soldiers running out of humvee and carrying wounded soldier out on stretcher into hospital building 2. Pan to another humvee and another wounded soldier being carried on stretcher 3. Various badly wounded soldiers being treated and carried into building - AUDIO shouting 4. Soldiers sitting on ground and comforting each other STORYLINE: One U.S. soldier died, and three others injured in the roadside explosion on Wednesday during a routine patrol in Tikrit. No other details are currently available. Two of the wounded have sustained serious injuries and have been evacuated by helicopter. The fourth soldier has slight injuries. The soldiers were driving in a convoy when the vehicle was hit by an explosive device. The incident happened about 2 miles from Tikrit base. Find out more about AP Archive: Twitter: Facebook: ​​ Instagram: