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| Crash death soldier to be named | |
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| A British soldier who died in a road accident near Basra, southern Iraq, is expected to be named later. | |
| The soldier, from Badger Squadron, 2 Royal Tank Regiment, died when his Warrior armoured vehicle rolled off a bridge and landed in water. | The soldier, from Badger Squadron, 2 Royal Tank Regiment, died when his Warrior armoured vehicle rolled off a bridge and landed in water. |
| His next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before he is named in the media. | |
| Two other soldiers were injured in the incident, in the As Sarraji district, and were evacuated to a field hospital. | Two other soldiers were injured in the incident, in the As Sarraji district, and were evacuated to a field hospital. |
| The Warrior had been part of a supply convoy travelling to Basra Palace. | The Warrior had been part of a supply convoy travelling to Basra Palace. |
| The soldier's death brings to 151 the number of troops who have died on active service since the 2003 invasion. | The soldier's death brings to 151 the number of troops who have died on active service since the 2003 invasion. |
| The toll includes 36 who have died from illness, non-combat injuries or accidents, or a cause of death which is still unknown. | The toll includes 36 who have died from illness, non-combat injuries or accidents, or a cause of death which is still unknown. |