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25/09/2006
Soldier dies during training
A 19-year-old soldier has died while training on exercise in Wiltshire, the Ministry of Defence has confirmed.
It is understood that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon at Ludgershall, near Tidworth Barracks.
Wiltshire Police said that the soldier, who is due to be formally identified later, died after suffering a fatal injury in an industrial accident.
The soldier is a private from 9 Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, who are based at Hullavington, Wiltshire.
The Health and Safety Executive was informed of the death and has now launched an investigation.
(KMcA/EF)
It is understood that the incident happened on Sunday afternoon at Ludgershall, near Tidworth Barracks.
Wiltshire Police said that the soldier, who is due to be formally identified later, died after suffering a fatal injury in an industrial accident.
The soldier is a private from 9 Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps, who are based at Hullavington, Wiltshire.
The Health and Safety Executive was informed of the death and has now launched an investigation.
(KMcA/EF)
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