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Coroner issues warning over more SAS selection deaths Coroner issues warning over more SAS selection deaths
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There is a risk of future deaths on SAS selection marches unless action is taken, the coroner who presided over the inquest of three reservists said.There is a risk of future deaths on SAS selection marches unless action is taken, the coroner who presided over the inquest of three reservists said.
Louise Hunt has released 13 issues for the Ministry of Defence to address.Louise Hunt has released 13 issues for the Ministry of Defence to address.
Earlier this month, she ruled L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on the 16-mile march.Earlier this month, she ruled L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect on the 16-mile march.
The Brecon Beacons march was held on one of 2013's hottest days. All three suffered the effects of hyperthermia.The Brecon Beacons march was held on one of 2013's hottest days. All three suffered the effects of hyperthermia.
The inquest in Solihull, West Midlands, heard that had organisers strictly followed the MoD's code of practice, the march would have been cancelled after two men - not among those who died - were withdrawn from the exercise shortly after midday due to heat sickness. The inquest in Solihull, West Midlands, heard that, had organisers strictly followed the MoD's code of practice, the march would have been cancelled after two men - not among those who died - were withdrawn from the exercise shortly after midday due to heat sickness.
Army personnel told the coroner they were not aware of the contents of the MoD guidelines and had been told not to bother reading them.Army personnel told the coroner they were not aware of the contents of the MoD guidelines and had been told not to bother reading them.
The Army accepted it did not carefully manage the risks involved in the exercise but said changes have been made.The Army accepted it did not carefully manage the risks involved in the exercise but said changes have been made.
The test was the second time L/Cpl Roberts, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Maher, of Winchester, had attempted SAS selection.The test was the second time L/Cpl Roberts, from Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Maher, of Winchester, had attempted SAS selection.
Failed attempts were made on the hills to save L/Cpl Roberts while L/Cpl Maher had already died by the time help arrived.Failed attempts were made on the hills to save L/Cpl Roberts while L/Cpl Maher had already died by the time help arrived.
Cpl Dunsby, 31, of Bath, was found collapsed near the finish and died in hospital two weeks later. Cpl Dunsby, 31, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire, was found collapsed near the finish and died in hospital two weeks later.
Coroner's concerns
In the report, she said: "During the course of the inquest the evidence revealed matters giving rise to concern.
"In my opinion, there is a risk that future deaths will occur unless action is taken."
Military chiefs have been given until 15 September to explain the action they are taking to prevent future deaths.
They must also set out their timetable or tell the coroner why they have decided not to act.