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Soldier Dies During Training Exercise At Otterburn
The Army has confirmed that a soldier has died while taking part in a night time live-firing exercise on Otterburn Training area in Northumberland.
The male soldier was from the Royal Regiment of Scotland. His next of kin have been informed.
In a statement an Army spokesperson said.
"Emergency services attended and found the male soldier had received a serious head wound. Sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics. Police will be working with the Ministry of Defence to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and a cordon is currently in place. Military officials have informed the soldier's next of kin."
The Armed Forces Minister Mike Penning said.
"My thoughts are with the soldier's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. The safety of our personnel is our absolute priority and, while deaths in training don't happen often, any death is a tragedy."
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