Soldier killed Salisbury Plain

A 26-year-old man sustained significant head injuries and sadly died at the scene. He has been identified as a member of 5th Battalion The Rifles, police ...

An Army spokesperson said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of a soldier in Wiltshire on June 21. "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "A soldier has sadly died following a collision involving an armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain. Emergency services were called to an area of Salisbury Plain, just west of Tidworth, at approximately 10.45am yesterday (21/6) following a report that a man had been involved in a collision with a Warrior armoured fighting vehicle during a routine training exercise.

The Army will now carry out an investigation alongside police and the Health and Safety Executive. A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are ...

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police, said: "Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time." An Army spokesman said: "It is with great sadness that we can confirm the death of a soldier in Wiltshire on 21st June 2022." An investigation into the collision is being led by Wiltshire Police alongside the Army and Health and Safety Executive."

A soldier has died in a collision involving an armoured vehicle. Emergency services were called to an area of Salisbury Plain, near Tidworth, on 21 June at ...

It had been reported that a man had been involved in a collision with a Warrior armoured fighting vehicle during a routine training exercise. Wiltshire Police said a 26-year-old man sustained significant head injuries and sadly died at the scene. A soldier has died in a collision involving an armoured vehicle.

Death during army training is second in eight months involving an armoured vehicle.

He has been identified as a member of 5th Battalion The Rifles. His family are being supported by a specialist family liaison officer. An investigation into the collision is being led by Wiltshire police alongside the Army and Health and Safety Executive.” It involved a Warrior combat vehicle, which weighs about 25 tonnes and can reach 46mph.

The man sustained significant head injuries and died at the scene after being involved in a collision with a Warrior armoured fighting vehicle yesterday, ...

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The soldier, 26, died after colliding with an armoured vehicle on Salisbury Plain on Tuesday morning. He was a member of the 5th Battalion The Rifles, ...

'Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time. The soldier, 26, died from head injuries after colliding with a Warrior armoured fighting vehicle (stock image) A soldier has died from head injuries after crashing into a Warrior armoured fighting vehicle during a training exercise in Wiltshire.

Tributes have been paid to a British soldier died in an incident involving an armoured vehicle during a training exercise on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire ...

We had great social events, some that he organised such as our visit to the Regiment’s Sounding Retreat or evening trips to Sandhurst to check on the potential officers. Martin, Vivienne, Claudia and the wider family, our hearts go out to you.” “2Lt George always put himself out, day and night, to help those around him. Unassuming and meticulous, Max needed very little time to bed into his role. Maj Joe Murray, Officer Commanding D Company, 5 RIFLES said: “Max stood out from the crowd, and although he would have innately hated that, it was true. He stood out, and still stands out; we are so much poorer for his loss.

A soldier who died in a collision involving an armed vehicle has been named. Second Lt Max George suffered significant head injuries and died at the scene ...

"He stood out, and still stands out; we are so much poorer for his loss. "My thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his regiment during this difficult time." My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

Second Lt Max George was someone who "stood out from the crowd", commanding officers say.

"He stood out, and still stands out; we are so much poorer for his loss. "My thoughts are with his family, his friends, and his regiment during this difficult time." My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

A SOLDIER who died after a collision during a routine training exercise has been hailed as 'effortlessly impressive' as a probe was launched into what ...

"Max loved his job, and this was clear to see by all. "Martin, Vivienne, Claudia and the wider family, our hearts go out to you. "Humble and grounded, he was keen and energetic. "Max displayed all these qualities. "His rare talent was his interest and dedication to us; the Riflemen he commanded. "Max will be sorely missed by the Regiment, his brother officers and the entirety of D Company. "Anything he set his mind to he excelled at, and this is only further testament to his tenacious character. "Platoon Commanders in The Rifles are expected to display humility and a selfless approach to the individuals they command. "Max was at the very forefront of his peer group in terms of ability. "His care for his Rifleman was evident from his frequent and insightful questions about how he could best care for them. "My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." His leadership was backed by steely determination and grit; he was tough but compassionate and naturally, his Riflemen loved him for it."