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Bomb strikes UK patrol in Basra Bomb strikes UK patrol in Basra
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A roadside bomb has hit a British forces patrol, seriously injuring one soldier, as it returned to base in Basra, the UK military has confirmed. A roadside bomb has hit a British forces patrol, seriously injuring one soldier, as it returned to base in Basra, in southern Iraq.
The blast is said to have occurred as the patrol, travelling in a Bulldog vehicle, was heading back to Basra Palace at around 0620 (0320BST). The blast occurred as the patrol, travelling in a Bulldog vehicle, was heading back to Basra Palace at around 0620 (0320BST), the MoD said.
The incident is reported to have taken place near the American and British consulates in the centre of the city.The incident is reported to have taken place near the American and British consulates in the centre of the city.
The injured soldier has been evacuated for medical treatment.The injured soldier has been evacuated for medical treatment.