26.07.2026 13:39
Two drunk soldiers at a military base in Wiltshire, England, crashed an armored vehicle they had taken without authorization into parked vehicles within the barracks. The soldiers, who caused approximately £100,000 in damage, were taken into custody.
Two soldiers from the 26th Engineer Regiment at Tidworth Military Base in Wiltshire, England, returned to the base around 01:00 local time last night after drinking alcohol outside.
ARMORED VEHICLE CRASHES INTO PARKED VEHICLES INSIDE BARRACKS
It was reported that the soldiers then unauthorizedly used a 15-ton "Bulldog" type armored personnel carrier to drive inside the barracks, crashing into vehicles parked along the roadside. Footage shared on social media by witnesses showed the armored vehicle colliding with vehicles on both sides while moving along a narrow road.
£100,000 WORTH OF DAMAGE
Significant damage occurred to some vehicles, with two vehicles rendered completely unusable, resulting in approximately £100,000 in material damage. It was stated that the soldier driving the vehicle reached a speed of about 51 kilometers per hour but struggled to maintain control on the narrow road, with no injuries reported and the armored vehicle sustaining no damage. The soldiers were later alleged to have left the vehicle properly in the parking area.
BOTH TAKEN INTO CUSTODY
The Royal Military Police took both soldiers into custody in the morning following the incident. In a statement by authorities, it was said, "We expect the highest standards from our personnel. Two soldiers were taken into custody by the Royal Military Police following the incident."
Authorities stated that no further details would be released regarding the incident due to the ongoing investigation.