NBC News Driver Dies in Bombing in ISIS-Controlled Territory in Syria

An NBC News driver was the victim of a bombing in an ISIS-controlled territory in Syria on Saturday.

The driver’s name — who was identified as a local working with NBC employees — has not been released.

However, NBC News president Noah Oppenheim issued a statement confirming the driver’s death.

“Earlier today, a device exploded in the vicinity of a group from NBC News in Syria. We are thankful that NBC employees escaped unharmed, however, one of the local drivers working with them was tragically killed,” the statement read. “Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones. We are still gathering information from today’s events and are in touch with the driver’s family to support them however we can.”

NBC News has been closely covering the battles in Baghouz, Syria, where the bombing took place.

[image via screengrab/NBC coverage of Syria]

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