British soldier dies of self-inflicted gunshot wound in Iraq

British soldier in Iraq dies after shooting himself
LONDON (AFP) – A British soldier serving in Iraq has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, the Ministry of Defence in London said Friday, adding that an investigation is underway.

The soldier -- who has not been identified -- was serving with 20 Armoured Brigade at the British base outside the main southern Iraqi city of Basra. He died Thursday.

"At approximately 2200 hours (1900 GMT) local time, a report was received of a soldier who had suffered a gunshot wound, within the Contingency Operating Base," the ministry said in a statement.

"Immediate medical assistance was provided, but sadly the soldier died at the scene."

No enemy forces were involved, and there was "no evidence at this stage to suggest that any third party was involved in the incident".

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