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05/10/2007
UK Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Explosion
A British soldier has been killed and two others injured in an explosion in southern Afghanistan.
The soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles were on their way back to their base at Kandahar Airfield, when the blast happened.
The Gurkhas had been taking part in an operation in neighbouring Helmand Province, the first major push since the unit's arrival in the country as part of the Army's autumn troop rotation.
All three were airlifted for medical treatment at Camp Bastion, where one of the soldiers was pronounced dead.
The other two soldiers are currently receiving treatment for their injuries.
Families have been informed and have requested a 24-hour grace period before further details are released.
(CD)
The soldiers from the 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles were on their way back to their base at Kandahar Airfield, when the blast happened.
The Gurkhas had been taking part in an operation in neighbouring Helmand Province, the first major push since the unit's arrival in the country as part of the Army's autumn troop rotation.
All three were airlifted for medical treatment at Camp Bastion, where one of the soldiers was pronounced dead.
The other two soldiers are currently receiving treatment for their injuries.
Families have been informed and have requested a 24-hour grace period before further details are released.
(CD)
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