Two servicemen die after ‘exertion’ in Brecon training

The two servicemen died on Saturday in a public part of the Brecon Beacons.

Channel 4 News understands that the deaths are due to the exertion of the activities they were involved in on the hottest day of the year so far.

Next of kin have been informed. A third person is also in hospital.

The MoD is now working with Dyfed Powys Police to investigate the circumstances around the deaths.

A statement from the Mod said: “The MOD can confirm that it is working with Dyfed Powys Police to investigate an incident during a training exercise on the Brecon Beacons on Saturday in which two members of military personnel died.

“The two servicemen’s next of kin have been informed. More information will be released in due course but it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage.”

A statement from Dyfed Powys police read: “Dyfed-Powys Police is investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of two males that occurred on the Brecon Beacons on the afternoon of Saturday 13 July 2013.

“Another male casualty is also in a serious condition in hospital. A Ministry of Defence exercise was taking place in the area, and they are fully co-operating with our enquiries.

“The next of kin are being informed, and HM Coroner has been informed. Further information will be available when appropriate.”

The Brecon Beacons is often used for military training, including by the SAS. Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperature reaching 31.9 degrees celsius in parts of the country.