“Fort Bliss is investigating an incident involving 11 Fort Bliss soldiers wounded after ingesting an unknown substance during a field training exercise today,” Fort Bliss Public Affairs said in a press release on Thursday.
Two of the soldiers are in critical condition.
“Medical professionals are working hard to care for the wounded and provide all the help available,” Fort Bliss Public Affairs told CNN.
No additional details were immediately available. However, officials said they would provide updates as more information became available.
CNN also contacted the Department of Defense.
Located in El Paso, Texas, Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division, “Tank Division of America”.