British soldier killed in training exercise accident in northern Iraq

A British Army worker was killed successful a grooming workout successful bluish Iraq connected Sunday, the Ministry of Defence has announced.

The decease was announced by the Defence Secretary John Healey successful the House of Commons connected Monday.

He said: "With heavy regret I should pass the House that a grooming mishap occurred successful bluish Iraq yesterday successful which a work unit from the British Army has died.

"The household person been informed and person asked for a play of grace earlier further details are released.

"I cognize that's the thoughts of the location volition beryllium with the household and with the portion astatine this desperately bittersweet time."

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