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UK solider 'dies in Canada crash' UK solider 'dies in Canada crash'
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A British soldier has been killed in an accident involving a military minibus in Canada, local police have said.A British soldier has been killed in an accident involving a military minibus in Canada, local police have said.
The accident took place amid rainy conditions on the Trans-Canada Highway near the town of Bassano, about 93 miles (150 km) southeast of Calgary.The accident took place amid rainy conditions on the Trans-Canada Highway near the town of Bassano, about 93 miles (150 km) southeast of Calgary.
Some 16 other soldiers suffered varying injuries after the vehicle overturned, Sgt Patrick Webb of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told the BBC.Some 16 other soldiers suffered varying injuries after the vehicle overturned, Sgt Patrick Webb of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police told the BBC.
The Ministry of Defence said it was looking into reports of the incident. The Ministry of Defence said it was unable to confirm any injuries.
"The Royal Canadian Mounted Police, supported by the Royal Military Police, are investigating the incident," a spokesman said.
No other vehicles were said to be involved in the crash.No other vehicles were said to be involved in the crash.
Freezing rain had been falling during the day and the roads were wet.Freezing rain had been falling during the day and the roads were wet.
"Whether this was a factor in this collision still needs to be determined but it probably was," Sgt Webb said."Whether this was a factor in this collision still needs to be determined but it probably was," Sgt Webb said.
The injured have been taken to several different hospitals by road.The injured have been taken to several different hospitals by road.
Injuries are said to range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious head injuries.Injuries are said to range from minor cuts and bruises to more serious head injuries.
The UK uses the Canadian Forces Base Suffield in south-eastern Alberta for armoured vehicle training and live shooting practice.
British Army Major Spencer Le Grand from the base said the bus was heading for a training exercise in the Rockies at the time.