| I don't think Nic Robertson wrote this, though it does seem his style. The gist of the story seems to be that a member of the Australian forces was hit by a vehicle someplace in the Middle East. Other than that, the story's pretty much content-free. Great for your diet, I guess... |
An Australian soldier serving in the elite special services has died during training in the Middle East, Defence said today. His name was not released. In a statement, Defence said the soldier was struck by a vehicle. Defence did not say where in the Middle East the incident took place. Efforts by all his companions to provide first aid at the scene failed. Defence force chief Angus Houston said he had offered his condolences to the soldier's next of kin and family as well as to other members of the ADF who knew the soldier. "At times like these we need to be strong and to offer our full support to the family and friends of the deceased soldier," he said. "Until the incident has been investigated fully, it would be inappropriate of me to provide details of the circumstances surrounding this tragic accident. I can say, however, the team was involved in a routine training activity and during that activity the soldier was struck by a vehicle."