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Tributes paid to soldiers who died in Cullybackey crash | Tributes paid to soldiers who died in Cullybackey crash |
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Tributes have been paid to two soldiers from England who died in a crash in County Antrim. | Tributes have been paid to two soldiers from England who died in a crash in County Antrim. |
Their car was involved in a collision with a tractor on the Ballyconnelly Road in Cullybackey on Friday night. | Their car was involved in a collision with a tractor on the Ballyconnelly Road in Cullybackey on Friday night. |
Lance Corporal David Gwilt and Rifleman Dale Harris, both 24, served with the 2nd Battalion The Rifles based in Lisburn, County Antrim. | |
In a statement, their regiment said their "tragic deaths" had come as a "terrible shock". | In a statement, their regiment said their "tragic deaths" had come as a "terrible shock". |
It was issued on behalf of the commanding officer, officers and soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Rifles. | It was issued on behalf of the commanding officer, officers and soldiers of the 2nd Battalion The Rifles. |
'Heartfelt condolences' | 'Heartfelt condolences' |
"David and Dale were much liked, professional and hugely competent soldiers who had fantastic futures ahead of them," the statement said. | "David and Dale were much liked, professional and hugely competent soldiers who had fantastic futures ahead of them," the statement said. |
"The whole battalion is deeply saddened by their loss and our heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends at this most difficult time." | "The whole battalion is deeply saddened by their loss and our heartfelt condolences go to their families and friends at this most difficult time." |
Rifleman Harris came from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. | Rifleman Harris came from Barnsley in South Yorkshire. |
Lance Corporal Gwilt came from Bedford in Bedfordshire. | Lance Corporal Gwilt came from Bedford in Bedfordshire. |
A 21-year-old man who was also in the car suffered head injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. | A 21-year-old man who was also in the car suffered head injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening. |
The driver of the tractor was treated at the scene. | The driver of the tractor was treated at the scene. |
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