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UK soldiers 'shot' in Falklands UK soldiers 'shot' in Falklands
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Three members of the UK armed forces have been hospitalised following an incident in the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence has said.Three members of the UK armed forces have been hospitalised following an incident in the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The incident took place on 27 October and the three, reportedly soldiers, were immediately airlifted to King Edward Hospital in Stanley.The incident took place on 27 October and the three, reportedly soldiers, were immediately airlifted to King Edward Hospital in Stanley.
One of the casualties required further treatment and is being medically evacuated to the UK. One of the casualties- reportedly from the Royal Regiment of Scotland - is being medically evacuated to the UK.
The Daily Telegraph said they were shot during a live firing training session.The Daily Telegraph said they were shot during a live firing training session.
It also said the soldiers, part of the "resident infantry company", were serving with the 5th battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (5 Scots).
The three are reported to have been hit by automatic fire during a platoon live firing training practice session on Onion Range, land which is used for training by the Army and located on a remote part of East Falkland island.The three are reported to have been hit by automatic fire during a platoon live firing training practice session on Onion Range, land which is used for training by the Army and located on a remote part of East Falkland island.
Next of kin have been informed and an investigation is ongoing, the MoD said. The MoD did not confirm which regiment the soldiers were from, but did say the only infantry regiment serving in the Falklands is 5 Scots, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Royal Regiment of Scotland.
The MoD has also said that the soldiers' next of kin have been informed and an investigation is ongoing.