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SAS selection deaths: Soldiers 'carried 49lb packs' SAS selection deaths: Soldiers 'carried 49lb packs'
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Three soldiers who collapsed during SAS training were carrying 49lb rucksacks on one of the hottest days of the year, an inquest has heard. Three soldiers who collapsed during SAS training in Powys were carrying 49lb rucksacks on one of the hottest days of the year, an inquest has heard.
L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, of Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, died on 13 July 2013. Cpl James Dunsby, from Bath, died later. L/Cpl Craig Roberts, 24, of Penrhyn Bay, Conwy, and L/Cpl Edward Maher, 31, died in July 2013. Cpl James Dunsby, from Bath, died later.
The inquest in the West Midlands heard some men had withdraw from the exercise in the Brecon Beacons earlier that day. The West Midlands inquest heard temperatures were expected to hit 27C (80.6F) in the Brecon Beacons that day.
Temperatures of 27C (80.6F) were expected.
No criminal charges will be brought over their deaths.No criminal charges will be brought over their deaths.
The families have been told any "factual failings" could feature in the coroner's conclusion, if uncovered. The widow of Cpl Dunsby told the hearing she must "do right" by her husband.
Bryher Dunsby said the Afghan veteran was extremely fit, a trained combat medic and had first joined the British Army as a reserve in 2005.
She said her husband "loved" the British Army and "everything ramped up considerably" when he signed up for SAS training.
Mrs Dunsby said that as a qualified medic her husband knew well how to approach a training exercise, and the importance of drinking enough water.
The soldiers's families have been told any "factual failings" could feature in the coroner's conclusion, if uncovered.
Louise Hunt, senior coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, said: "It's important this inquest is both prompt, effective and independent and involves the families.Louise Hunt, senior coroner for Birmingham and Solihull, said: "It's important this inquest is both prompt, effective and independent and involves the families.
"It's also important that the full facts are brought to light, culpability and discreditable conduct exposed and suspicion of deliberate wrongdoing is allayed.""It's also important that the full facts are brought to light, culpability and discreditable conduct exposed and suspicion of deliberate wrongdoing is allayed."
In 2014, a pre-inquest hearing was told the soldiers died from overheating.In 2014, a pre-inquest hearing was told the soldiers died from overheating.
Insufficient evidence
They had been taking part in a 40-mile (64km) hike on Pen y Fan as part of a four-week trial for the Territorial Army's SAS reservists.They had been taking part in a 40-mile (64km) hike on Pen y Fan as part of a four-week trial for the Territorial Army's SAS reservists.
It took place on one of the hottest days of the year, when temperatures reached 29.5C (85F).
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to bring gross negligence manslaughter charges, in July 2014.The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided not to bring gross negligence manslaughter charges, in July 2014.
A CPS review agreed in March there was insufficient evidence to pursue a conviction.
The inquest, set to last three weeks, was adjourned until after the review was completed.