President Trump Donald John TrumpBiden on Trump's refusal to commit to peaceful transfer of power: 'What country are we in?' Romney: 'Unthinkable and unacceptable' to not commit to peaceful transition of power Two Louisville police officers shot amid Breonna Taylor grand jury protests MORE on Thursday expressed his condolences after one cadet died and 22 people were injured in a vehicle training accident at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

"So sorry to hear about the terrible accident involving our GREAT West Point Cadets. We mourn the loss of life and pray for the injured. God Bless them ALL!" Trump tweeted from Ireland.

So sorry to hear about the terrible accident involving our GREAT West Point Cadets. We mourn the loss of life and pray for the injured. God Bless them ALL! — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) June 6, 2019

News of the fatal accident broke shortly before Trump flew from D-Day ceremonies in France to Ireland, where he is spending the night at one of his properties to cap off a weeklong trip to Europe.

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West Point said in a statement that one cadet died and 20 cadets and two soldiers were wounded in a light medium tactical vehicle accident off of Route 293 in New York.

The injured were transported to hospitals, and details of the accident are under investigation, West Point said.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew CuomoOn The Money: House panel pulls Powell into partisan battles | New York considers hiking taxes on the rich | Treasury: Trump's payroll tax deferral won't hurt Social Security OVERNIGHT ENERGY: California seeks to sell only electric cars by 2035 | EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities | House energy package sparks criticism from left and right EPA threatens to close New York City office after Trump threats to 'anarchist' cities MORE (D) praised the cadets and soldiers for their service.

"These courageous cadets and soldiers represent the best of New York State and our country, and we owe them a debt of gratitude for their bravery in choosing to serve our country and protect our freedoms," Cuomo said in a statement. "This incident is made all the more heart wrenching as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day today, a day where we remember those who gave their lives for our country."