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Soldier dies after 'incident' at St David's Barracks in Oxfordshire | Soldier dies after 'incident' at St David's Barracks in Oxfordshire |
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A soldier has died following an incident at an Army barracks in Oxfordshire. | A soldier has died following an incident at an Army barracks in Oxfordshire. |
The emergency services were called to St David's Barracks in Bicester, at around midday on Friday, after a man believed to be in his twenties was injured, according to Thames Valley Police. | |
The serviceman was found to be in a critical condition. | |
Despite attempts to resuscitate him, he died at the scene. | |
Police do not believe that the death is suspicious or involves a third party. | |
The Ministry of Defence has confirmed the death and has launched an investigation, a spokesman said. | |
Additional reporting by AP |