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New Mexico vehicle crash claims lives of 2 US service members, 1 in serious condition

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Two U.S. service members are dead and another remains in serious condition after a crash on Tuesday near Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The three service members, deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border, were involved in a “vehicle accident” at about 8:50 a.m. MDT near Santa Teresa, according to a news release from United States Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).

Two were killed and one remains in serious condition at a local medical facility, according to the release.

It is unclear what type of vehicle was involved in the crash, and what branch the service members were in.

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FILE- Two U.S. service members were killed in a vehicle crash while working in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border in New Mexico. (Fox News)

The names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin have been notified, according to officials.

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Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.

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USNORTHCOM did not immediately respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital.

Alexandra Koch is a breaking news writer for Fox News Digital. Prior to joining Fox News, Alexandra covered breaking news, crime, religion, and the military in the southeast.

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