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| Soldier, 19, is crushed to death | Soldier, 19, is crushed to death |
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| A 19-year-old soldier has been crushed to death at a base in Wiltshire while checking a vehicle for deployment. | A 19-year-old soldier has been crushed to death at a base in Wiltshire while checking a vehicle for deployment. |
| Private Michael Minns, from Northern Ireland, was performing a "first parade check" on an eight-wheeled military vehicle with another soldier. | Private Michael Minns, from Northern Ireland, was performing a "first parade check" on an eight-wheeled military vehicle with another soldier. |
| The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the private became trapped between the vehicle and a mobile flatbed transporter at the base in Ludgershall. | The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) said the private became trapped between the vehicle and a mobile flatbed transporter at the base in Ludgershall. |
| The incident is being investigated by both the HSE and Wiltshire Police. | The incident is being investigated by both the HSE and Wiltshire Police. |
| 'Deep shock' | 'Deep shock' |
| The HSE spokesperson said the accident happened when one of the pair raised the bed so that they could perform the checks on Sunday afternoon at a site near the Tidworth Barracks. | The HSE spokesperson said the accident happened when one of the pair raised the bed so that they could perform the checks on Sunday afternoon at a site near the Tidworth Barracks. |
| "The same soldier then got back into the cab and lowered the bed, and the next thing he heard was someone shouting to him to raise it. For whatever reason, the other soldier was between the raised bed and the bottom of the vehicle," she said. | "The same soldier then got back into the cab and lowered the bed, and the next thing he heard was someone shouting to him to raise it. For whatever reason, the other soldier was between the raised bed and the bottom of the vehicle," she said. |
| The spokesperson added that the soldier who was operating the lowering of the bed was left "in deep shock". | The spokesperson added that the soldier who was operating the lowering of the bed was left "in deep shock". |
| "It's dreadful for everybody concerned. Obviously for the family of the deceased soldier but also devastating for the person operating the vehicle. | "It's dreadful for everybody concerned. Obviously for the family of the deceased soldier but also devastating for the person operating the vehicle. |
| "He will be interviewed but certainly was not in a fit state yesterday and it's not clear whether he will be today." | "He will be interviewed but certainly was not in a fit state yesterday and it's not clear whether he will be today." |
| "First rate soldier" | "First rate soldier" |
| The private was from the 9 Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who are based at a military base in Hullavington. | The private was from the 9 Supply Regiment, Royal Logistic Corps who are based at a military base in Hullavington. |
| Lt Col Justin Stanhope-White, CO 9 Supply Regt, Royal Logistic Corps said: "Despite only having spent four months in the Regiment, Michael had become a very popular and much liked character. | Lt Col Justin Stanhope-White, CO 9 Supply Regt, Royal Logistic Corps said: "Despite only having spent four months in the Regiment, Michael had become a very popular and much liked character. |
| "It was typical of his personality that he volunteered to represent his Squadron in an upcoming boxing competition, proving his selfless dedication and commitment, which he possessed in abundance. | "It was typical of his personality that he volunteered to represent his Squadron in an upcoming boxing competition, proving his selfless dedication and commitment, which he possessed in abundance. |
| "Michael was developing into a first rate soldier and had an undoubtedly bright future. His colourful character and ready banter will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends." | "Michael was developing into a first rate soldier and had an undoubtedly bright future. His colourful character and ready banter will be sorely missed. Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy are with his family and friends." |
| The inquest into his death was opened and adjourned on Wednesday. |