New Delhi, Oct 7: Two Indian Army personnel were killed and another sustained injuries during a field firing exercise involving a tank in Uttar Pradesh's Babina, officials said on Friday.

The two Army personnel were hit when the barrel of the T-90 tank burst, they said. Karnataka Madrasa Incident: 4 Arrested For Performing Puja in Mahmud Gawan Madrasa in Bidar, Muslims Call Off Protest.

"During the annual firing at Babina Field Firing Ranges on October 6, a tank barrel burst took place. The tank was manned by a crew of three personnel. The crew was provided immediate medical aid and evacuated to military hospital in Babina," said an official. Antilia Bomb Scare Case: Setback For Sachin Waze As Delhi High Court Dismisses His Plea Challenging Prosecution Under UAPA.

"The commander and the gunner unfortunately succumbed to burn injuries. The driver is out of danger and under treatment," the official said.

The Army has ordered an investigation into the incident.