Soldier dies after 'tank rolled over' in military training exercise

Soldier dies after ‘tank rolled over’ during military training exercise on Salisbury Plain training area

  • Emergency services were called to a public byway in Enford, Wiltshire, on Friday
  • It is understood soldier was left with significant injuries after a tank rolled over 
  • Police only acknowledged that a training exercise was underway at the time
  • An MoD spokesman confirmed death of soldier and said police are investigating 

A soldier has died after a tank rolled over during a military training exercise on the Salisbury Plain training area, according to reports. 

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Air Ambulance and other specialist paramedics were called to a public byway in Enford, Wiltshire, shortly before midday on Friday.

Emergency services rushed through the village, situated about ten miles south of Devizes, following reports of the serious collision.

Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed it sent two fire engines, from Pewsey and Ludgershall, and a heavy rescue unit from Trowbridge to the scene.

A Hazardous Area Response Team, made up of specialist paramedics trained to deal with the most serious of incidents, and several other South Western Ambulance Service vehicles were seen responding alongside firefighters.

A soldier has died after a tank rolled over during a military training exercise on the Salisbury Plain training area, according to reports (stock photo)

It is understood a tank rolled over in the incident, leaving a soldier with significant injuries, reports Wiltshire Today. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Around a dozen officers from Wiltshire Police and the Military of Defence Police were in attendance.

The collision investigation is being led by traffic officers from the local force, with units parked in Enford Village Hall car park – a short distance from the scene.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police only acknowledged that a training exercise was underway, stating there was ‘a military operation taking place’ at the time. 

It is understood a tank rolled over in the incident, leaving a soldier with significant injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene (stock photo)

They did not make any comment on the road traffic collision.

As darkness fell on the plain, the investigation was ongoing with spotlights erected near the scene of the fatality and two forensic vans parked nearby. 

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence said: ‘It is with sadness that we can confirm the death of a soldier on Salisbury Plain Training Area.

‘Wiltshire Police are investigating and therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further.’

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