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UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol UK soldier dies after Iraq patrol
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A British soldier has died after he was wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq. A British soldier has died after being wounded during a routine patrol in southern Iraq.
The Ministry of Defence said the serviceman, who has not been named, was injured in the al-Ashar district of Basra at about 1400 BST. The soldier, from the 2nd Battalion, The Rifles, was injured in the al-Asher district of Basra at about 1400 BST.
A second soldier was also wounded in the incident but was recovering in hospital, a military spokesman said. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said his family had been informed. His name is expected to be released on Tuesday.
This latest death comes a day after another UK soldier died after being wounded on patrol in the same area. A second serviceman was also wounded in the incident, which came a day after another UK soldier died following an attack on his patrol in the same area.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) said the soldier in the most recent incident was taken to Basra Palace for treatment before being flown by helicopter to a field hospital at Basra Air Station. The MoD said the serviceman in Monday's incident was taken to Basra Palace for treatment, before being flown by helicopter to a field hospital at Basra Air Station.
An MoD spokesman said his family have not been informed yet. Major David Gell, British military spokesman in Basra, said the second wounded soldier was expected to make a full recovery.
Roadside checksRoadside checks
Major David Gell, British military spokesman in Basra, said a second soldier was also wounded but was expected to make a full recovery. Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment.
Kingsman Danny Wilson died on SundayKingsman Danny Wilson died on Sunday
Earlier, the Ministry of Defence named the soldier who died on Sunday as Kingsman Danny John Wilson, 28, of the 2nd Battalion, the Duke of Lancaster's Regiment, from Workington in Cumbria. He was from Workington, in Cumbria.
He was wounded by small arms fire after getting out of his vehicle to check the roadside ahead for explosive devices. He had been wounded by small arms fire after getting out of his vehicle to check the roadside ahead for explosive devices.
He leaves behind his wife, Tracey, and a son. He leaves a wife, Tracey, and a son.
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said: "Danny Wilson was the sort of Kingsman whom it is a privilege to serve alongside.His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Mark Kenyon, said: "Danny Wilson was the sort of Kingsman whom it is a privilege to serve alongside.
"Selfless, committed and always ready to look on the bright side, he will be sorely missed," he added. "Selfless, committed and always ready to look on the bright side, he will be sorely missed."
Defence Secretary Des Browne said it was " tragic news" and offered his condolences to his family and friends.Defence Secretary Des Browne said it was " tragic news" and offered his condolences to his family and friends.
The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 136.The total number of UK troops killed in operations in Iraq now stands at 136.