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Soldier dies in Dartmoor convoy trailer crush | Soldier dies in Dartmoor convoy trailer crush |
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A soldier has been killed after being pinned against a vehicle by a trailer on Dartmoor. | A soldier has been killed after being pinned against a vehicle by a trailer on Dartmoor. |
The 20-year-old man suffered a heart attack after receiving a head injury near Okehampton camp at 19:30 BST on Tuesday, said police. | |
The soldier, from the East Midlands area, died at nearby Bracken Tor youth hostel despite the efforts of paramedics. | |
The military vehicle and trailer were part of a convoy. | |
The man, who has not been named, was struck by an uncoupled trailer and pinned against the towing vehicle, said police. | The man, who has not been named, was struck by an uncoupled trailer and pinned against the towing vehicle, said police. |
The soldier was from 7 Theatre Logistic Regiment, Royal Logistic Corp, based at Cottesmore, Rutland. | |
A police spokesman said: "Both the towing vehicle and trailer were military items and were part of a small convoy heading towards Okehampton battle camp. | A police spokesman said: "Both the towing vehicle and trailer were military items and were part of a small convoy heading towards Okehampton battle camp. |
"Next of kin have been informed." | "Next of kin have been informed." |
The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed and police and military personnel have begun an inquiry. | The Health and Safety Executive has also been informed and police and military personnel have begun an inquiry. |
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