A soldier was killed today in an apparent accidental shooting at a British army base in the North.
The victim was rushed to hospital in Belfast following the incident on the firing range at Ballykinlar barracks in Co Down but died later. The man's identity has not yet been disclosed.
Police were alerted as a full investigation began, although it is thought the death was accidental.
"These are very tragic circumstances coming up to Christmas," an Army spokeswoman said. "But we need to alert the family and discover the full details. We have procedures to follow".
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