Four international soldiers who were assigned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, for training drowned in flood waters early Sunday morning, and a search is expected soon for a possible fifth victim.
The four soldiers' identities and home country or countries have not been released pending notification of their families, according to a statement from the Army.
When conditions allow, local authorities are expected to search for a possible fifth victim, as an additional student was unaccounted for as of Monday evening, according to the statement.
"We are saddened by this tragedy, and our thoughts and prayers go out to the families of the victims," the statement said. "Our priority now is to provide care and support to those affected by this tragic event."
The incident happened about 2 a.m. on Sunday near Crocker, Missouri. An initial investigation by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Department estimates the victims' vehicle was swept into a creek and rolled over while attempting to cross a low water crossing, according to the Army statement.
The soldiers are among six people who have died from flooding in Missouri.
All four military victims have been recovered and initial identification has been made, according to the statement. The State Department is working to notify the soldiers' families.
The four soldiers were assigned to the post's International Student Detachment.
Homes are flooded in Kendricktown, Mo., on Sunday. Missouri's governor has declared a state of emergency because of widespread flooding that has led to multiple fatalities.
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International students at Fort Leonard Wood study alongside American soldiers, learning technical and tactical skills relating to their respective branch, including chemical, engineer and military police.
