Two British soldiers are killed in Iraqi blast
scotsman: Two British soldiers have been killed and another injured in a roadside bomb attack in southern Iraq.
Their patrol came under attack in Amarah, where British soldiers were allegedly filmed beating up Iraqi prisoners.
The latest casualties bring the number of British troops killed during operations in Iraq to 103.
The soldiers were killed as at least 31 people died and many were injured by three bomb attacks in Baghdad, just a day after a curfew imposed following violence was lifted.
A spokesman for the MoD confirmed the deaths and said another soldier suffered "non-life threatening injuries".
No details of the dead soldier's regiments were being released until relatives had been informed.
However, sources said neither the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - who are known to be in the area - nor the Royal Scots were involved.
Earlier this year, Edinburgh-born Cpl Gordon Pritchard, of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, became the 100th UK serviceman to die in Iraq when he was killed in a roadside bomb attack in Umm Qasr.
Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman said today: "Sadly, once again, we are aware of the deaths of two British soldiers.
"As I understand it, there's been an incident in Al Amarah this morning when two soldiers were killed. A third soldier sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
"Next of kin are being informed and we cannot give further details until this process is complete and the incident has been thoroughly investigated."
Witnesses said the latest attack involved a car bomb that targeted the patrol as it drove through Amarah, 180 miles south-east of Baghdad. Helicopters were later seen taking away casualties. Read more
db: What were they driving? Was it one of those useless Landrovers with composite fibre glass protection?
Update:
A local witness said a car bomb was used to target British soldiers patrolling in Land Rovers in Al Amarah. The casualties were evacuated by helicopter.
Following the attack, local people hurled rocks at British soldiers at the scene.Link
Their patrol came under attack in Amarah, where British soldiers were allegedly filmed beating up Iraqi prisoners.
The latest casualties bring the number of British troops killed during operations in Iraq to 103.
The soldiers were killed as at least 31 people died and many were injured by three bomb attacks in Baghdad, just a day after a curfew imposed following violence was lifted.
A spokesman for the MoD confirmed the deaths and said another soldier suffered "non-life threatening injuries".
No details of the dead soldier's regiments were being released until relatives had been informed.
However, sources said neither the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards - who are known to be in the area - nor the Royal Scots were involved.
Earlier this year, Edinburgh-born Cpl Gordon Pritchard, of the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, became the 100th UK serviceman to die in Iraq when he was killed in a roadside bomb attack in Umm Qasr.
Prime Minister Tony Blair's official spokesman said today: "Sadly, once again, we are aware of the deaths of two British soldiers.
"As I understand it, there's been an incident in Al Amarah this morning when two soldiers were killed. A third soldier sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
"Next of kin are being informed and we cannot give further details until this process is complete and the incident has been thoroughly investigated."
Witnesses said the latest attack involved a car bomb that targeted the patrol as it drove through Amarah, 180 miles south-east of Baghdad. Helicopters were later seen taking away casualties. Read more
db: What were they driving? Was it one of those useless Landrovers with composite fibre glass protection?
Update:
A local witness said a car bomb was used to target British soldiers patrolling in Land Rovers in Al Amarah. The casualties were evacuated by helicopter.
Following the attack, local people hurled rocks at British soldiers at the scene.Link
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