Published on
03/06/2026 - 16:03 GMT+2
Three members of the UK's Royal Navy have died while taking part in a training exercise in the southwest of the country, the service announced on Wednesday.
In a statement posted to social media, the Royal Navy said the incident took place in the early hours of Wednesday morning near the village of Sourton in Devon. Emergency services responded to the scene and an investigation is ongoing.
"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and loved ones of those who have lost their lives," the navy said in its statement. "All three families have been informed and are receiving specialist support".
