A soldier has tragically died following an incident at Castlemartin Ranges. Three others were wounded in the incident on Wednesday.
A statement issued by Minister for People and Veterans, Tobias Ellwood, said: “It is with deep sadness that I can confirm the death of a soldier from the Royal Tank Regiment who died as a result of injuries sustained in an incident at Castlemartin Ranges. His next of kin were by his bedside and we will be respecting their privacy before further details are released.
“Three other soldiers have also been wounded and our thoughts remain with the friends and families of all those involved.”
The statement concluded: “The safety of our personnel is our absolute priority and a full investigation is underway to understand the details of this tragic incident.”
The incident is believed to have involved a Challenger 2 main battle tank.
“Dyfed-Powys Police were called to an incident involving a tank at MOD Royal Armoured Corps range in Castlemartin at 3.30pm on Wednesday,” said a polce spokesperson.
“Four men were injured, two were conveyed to Morriston Hospital, one to the Heath Hospital in Cardiff and another to a hospital in Birmingham by air ambulance.
“Tragically we can confirm the incident has resulted in the death of one of the men this morning, and the other three are in a serious condition in hospital.
“All next of kin of those injured have been informed, and are being supported. Our thoughts are with them.”
Dyfed-Powys Police has launched an investigation and is working closely with partners, and in particular the Health and Safety Executive and the Ministry of Defence.