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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
By Grinne N. Aodha

Irish soldier dies in parachuting accident in Spain

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An Irish soldier has died in a parachuting accident in Spain.

Ireland’s armed forces confirmed the death in a statement on Sunday and said his family members are being informed of the news.

“The Defence Forces can confirm that a serving member has died in a parachuting accident in Spain.

“He was off duty at the time,” it said.

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