Accident kills Brit soldiers.TWO British soldiers were killed in a road accident in Afghanistan when their vehicle came off the road in Helmand province. The soldiers are both from 2nd Battalion the Mercian Regiment The Mercian Regiment is one of the new large infantry regiments of the British Army. The regiment's formation was announced on 16 December 2004 by Geoff Hoon and General Sir Mike Jackson as part of the restructuring of the infantry - it is formed of three regular battalions, plus (Worcesters and Foresters). A spokesman for the MoD said the accident happened as the men were on a mission to resupply re·sup·ply tr.v. re·sup·plied, re·sup·ply·ing, re·sup·plies To provide with fresh supplies, as of weapons and ammunition. re troops taking part in Operation Palk Wahel. Around 2,500 troops are taking part in the operation aimed at forcing the Taliban out of the upper Gereshk valley. "Sadly, both soldiers were declared dead at the scene. No enemy forces were involved," he said. Two British soldiers from the same regiment were killed in a firefight fire·fight n. An exchange of gunfire, as between infantry units. with the Taliban earlier this month. Sergeant Craig Brelsford and Private Johan Botha For the South African track and field athlete, see . Johan Botha (born 2 May, 1982 in Johannesburg) is an all-rounder South African cricketer. He made his Test debut against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Ground in January 2006 during the 2005-06 tour, and claimed were killed when a patrol was attacked on September 8. |
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