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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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Wiltshire MP 'appalled' by soldier deaths

Cpl James Dunsby died of multiple organ failure caused by overheating in July 2013. Credit: Ministry of Defence

The MP for South West Wiltshire says he's "appalled" by the failings that led to the deaths of three soldiers on an SAS test march.

An inquest found that the deaths of Corporal James Dunsby from Wiltshire, as well as Lance Corporals Edward Maher and Craig Roberts, were contributed to by neglect, and could have been avoided if the army's own regulations on heat illness had been followed.

Dr Andrew Murrison, a former defence minister who served in Iraq, is to ask the Ministry of Defence to ensure changes are made that will prevent a repeat of the tragedy.

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