Third army reserve soldier dies after Brecon Beacons exercise
Man had been in serious condition after climbing south Wales’ highest mountain during SAS selection training
A third army reserve soldier has died from injuries sustained during SAS selection training in the Brecon Beacons, the Ministry of Defence has said.
The man had been in a serious condition in hospital after climbing south Wales’ highest mountain on 13 July, one of the hottest days of the year.
Edward John Maher and Lance Corporal Craig John Roberts also died after collapsing during the military exercise.
An MoD spokesman said: “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that a third army reserve soldier injured during a training exercise in the Brecon Beacons has died of his injuries.
“The family have asked for a period of grace before he is named and request that this is respected by the media.”
