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MoD calls soldier training deaths from heat exhaustion 'unacceptable'

The MoD has published its response to the damning report on the deaths of James Dunsby from Trowbridge and 2 others.

Earlier this year a coroner ruled that neglect played a part in the deaths of the three Army reservists, who collapsed during a 16-mile SAS test march.

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Soldier training deaths: MoD admits problems with 'failing' tracker system

Corporal James Dunsby suffered multiple organ failure after overheating on a training march. Credit: MoD

The Ministry of Defence has published its response to a damning coroner's report on the deaths of three army reservists, who overheated on an SAS training march in the Brecon Beacons.

Coroner Louise Hunt was critical of a new tracker system designed to identify soldiers moving slowly on a march, saying it "does not work".

In its response, sent last month and published today, the MoD admits there are "issues" with the system, and says it has put measures in place to overcome these.

The MoD's full response can be seen here.

Cpl James Dunsby from Trowbridge, died of multiple organ failure in hospital after collapsing on the march in July 2013. Lance corporals Edward Maher and Craig Roberts were pronounced dead on the Brecon Beacons.

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