Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe death occurred during a training exercise in northern Iraq (PA Archive)A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, 31 May 2026. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating it occurred during a training exercise. The family of the deceased has been informed of the tragedy. The family has requested a period of grace before further details are released to the public. In fullBritish soldier dies in training accident in IraqThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
British Army member killed in Iraq training exercise accident
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to content IndependentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our app AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe death occurred during a training exercise in northern Iraq (PA Archive)A British Army service member died in a training accident in northern Iraq on Sunday, 31 May 2026. Defence Secretary John Healey announced the death in the House of Commons. The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident, stating it occurred during a training exercise. The family of the deceased has been informed of the tragedy. The family has requested a period of grace before further details are released to the public. In fullBritish soldier dies in training accident in IraqThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
