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UK soldier dies in Iraq accident UK soldier dies in Iraq accident
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A British soldier in southern Iraq has died in a cycling accident, the Ministry of Defence has said.A British soldier in southern Iraq has died in a cycling accident, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The road traffic incident took place in the Contingency Operating Base at Basra Air Station at about 0800 local time. The road crash, involving a coach, took place in the Contingency Operating Base at Basra Air Station.
The soldier, a member of the Royal Signals, was taken by ambulance to hospital but died of his injuries. His family have been notified.The soldier, a member of the Royal Signals, was taken by ambulance to hospital but died of his injuries. His family have been notified.
The number of UK troops killed in Iraq since the 2003 conflict now stands at 147 - 35 were non-combat deaths.The number of UK troops killed in Iraq since the 2003 conflict now stands at 147 - 35 were non-combat deaths.
Last month, 12 British soldiers died in Iraq, the highest monthly casualty figure since the invasion.
Basra Air Station is one of the UK's two main bases in the city.
The MoD said the accident took place at about 0800 local time.
A spokesman said: "He was riding a bike when he was involved in a road traffic accident with a coach that was transporting troops around the base.
"A full and thorough investigation will be conducted into this accident."