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Eight British Troops Shot By Accident

Eight British troops have been shot by accident over the past year. 
 
The separate incidents of 'accidental discharge' have resulted in injuries, most commonly to feet and legs. 
 
Among the sites where the accidents have taken place are the Sennybridge Training Area, Camp Bastion in Afganistan and aboard HMS Bulwark. 
 
It is however a significant drop on previous years. 

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