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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Rhiannon James

British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident

  • A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, 31 May 2026.
  • Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons.
  • The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating it occurred during a training exercise.
  • The family of the deceased has been informed of the tragedy.
  • The family has requested a period of grace before further details are released to the public.

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British soldier dies in training accident in Iraq

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