British soldier killed in training accident in northern Iraq – family have been informed

A British soldier has been killed in a training accident in Iraq, and their family have been informed.

No more details are being released at the moment at the family's request.

The news of the soldier's death was announced in the House of Commons by Defence Secretary John Healey.

"Mr Speaker, with deep regret I should inform the House that a training accident occurred in northern Iraq yesterday in which a service personnel from the British Army has died," he said.

"The family have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.

"I know the thoughts of the House will be with the family and with the unit at this desperately sad time."

A similar message of condolence was released by the Ministry of Defence.