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Neglect played part in deaths of 3 Army reservists, coroner rules

Neglect played a part in the deaths of three Army reservists who collapsed during an SAS test march, senior Birmingham coroner Louise Hunt has ruled at an inquest in Solihull.

In narrative verdicts recorded at an inquest into the deaths of Lance Corporal Craig Roberts, Lance Corporal Edward Maher and Corporal James Dunsby, senior Birmingham coroner Louise Hunt found delays in providing medical treatment contributed to their deaths after the exercise on the Brecon Beacons in 2013.

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Ministry of Defence: We are truly sorry for SAS deaths

Speaking after a coroner ruled that neglect contributed to the deaths of three Army reservists, Brigadier John Donnelly, director of army personnel services, said: "We are truly sorry for all the mistakes the coroner identified today."

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