News | UKSoldier shot dead during military training exercise in NorthumberlandKilled: a soldier was shot in a military training areaGetty ImagesHannah Al-Othman23 August 2016A soldier has died after he was shot in a military training area in Northumberland, police said.The soldier, who was serving with the Royal Regiment of Scotland, was shot on the military ranges in Otterburn during a live firing exercise at about 11.15pm yesterday.Northumbria Police said the male soldier was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a "serious head wound".An MOD spokesman did not identify the soldier, but said the Defence Safety Authority was investigating.He did not release any further details or confirm whether any other personnel were involved.A police cordon was in place today at the training area, which was set up by former prime minister Sir Winston Churchill and contains the second largest live firing range in the country.Read MoreUS soldier killed by roadside bomb while on patrol in AfghanistanFather of soldier killed in Iraq War calls for Tony Blair to stand trialSoldier dies during Brecon Beacons training exercise on hottest day of the yearArmed Forces Minister Mike Penning said: "My thoughts are with the soldier's family, friends and colleagues at this difficult time."The safety of our personnel is our absolute priority and while deaths in training don't happen often, any death is a tragedy."As well as a police investigation, MOD accident investigators are looking into the circumstances surrounding this tragic incident."Northumbria Police said the soldier's next-of-kin had been informed.MORE ABOUTNorthumbria PoliceRoyal Regiment of ScotlandSir Winston ChurchillDefence Safety Authority
