Two soldiers die in border mission accident in New Mexico

• Two soldiers died in a car accident in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.
• The accident occurred during a mission related to securing the U.S.-Mexico border.
• A third soldier is in critical but stable condition.

Two soldiers participating in the mission to secure the U.S.-Mexico border died in a tragic car accident. Their civilian vehicle fell into a 33-foot ditch and overturned on a narrow road in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, reports the "New York Post".

The soldiers were part of a mission to support the Trump administration in securing the southern border. The accident occurred when they attempted to overtake another vehicle on a two-lane road.

A border patrol agent arrived at the scene, attempting to rescue the soldiers. "This place is treacherous," said one of the informants. He added that blood was everywhere. The soldiers were transported to the hospital, but they could not be saved. The third soldier involved in the accident is in critical but stable condition.

The location was described as harsh and unwelcoming. Situated just beside the highway, the canyon features concrete tunnels beneath the road. According to another source cited by the New York Post, these tunnels are monitored with sensors because undocumented migrants often use them as hiding spots before being picked up by transport vehicles.

U.S. Northern Command has not yet released the names of the victims, has notified families, and is conducting an investigation into the accident.

The Trump administration sent thousands of additional soldiers to the southern border to curb the influx of illegal migrants and drugs, adds the "New York Post".

Thanks to these efforts, illegal border crossings have dropped to the lowest level in history. According to Customs and Border Protection, in March federal agents encountered approximately 7,100 migrants, which is fewer than in the first two days of March 2024.