A soldier who died after being struck by a vehicle inside Cordoba’s Cerro Muriano military base has been named as Sergio Ajenjo Cordero.
The Spanish Army confirmed his death on Thursday and paid tribute to him in a statement offering condolences to his family and fellow soldiers.
Ajenjo Cordero, 23, served in the Headquarters Battalion of the Guzman el Bueno X Brigade, based at Cerro Muriano.
The incident occurred between approximately 9.30am and 10am on Thursday, according to official sources.
The Guardia Civil has taken charge of the investigation.
‘The Spanish Army deeply regrets the death of soldier Sergio Ajenjo Cordero,’ the force said, describing the incident as a traffic accident inside the base.
‘We convey our deepest condolences and all our support to his family, loved ones and fellow members of his unit. Rest in peace.’
Officers attended the scene and began the investigation and procedures for the removal of his body.
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