British serviceperson dies in ‘road traffic incident’ in Ukraine

A Ministry of Defence spokesperson confirmed the death (Picture: Getty Images Europe)

A British serviceperson has died in a ‘road traffic incident’ in Ukraine, the Ministry of Defence has said.

The serviceperson died on Saturday, September 12, with the MoD confirming the death was not the result of hostile action.

A spokesperson said: ‘It is with deep regret that we must announce that a member of the UK Armed Forces died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine on Saturday 12th September.

‘The family have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released.

‘Our thoughts and our sympathies are with the individual’s loved ones at this difficult time.’

No further details about the serviceperson or the circumstances surrounding the incident have been released.

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