At 1810 hrs yesterday evening there was a road traffic collision on Salisbury Plain Training Area involving three large troop carrying vehicles in the vicinity of Larkhill. This involved Indian Army and British Army soldiers participating in Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR which is an Indian - UK Army exchange training exercise held every other year.
A number of soldiers were injured in the incident. Casualties were treated at the scene and taken by emergency services to Southampton General and Salisbury District Hospitals. Others were treated at the Army Medical Centre at Westdown Camp.
We confirm six soldiers remain in hospital. We continue to receive updates on their condition, but will not be commenting further. The families of those involved have been informed and our thoughts are with all those affected by the incident at this time.
Wiltshire Police is continuing the investigation into the incident, and the vehicles have been recovered. However again, it would inappropriate to make any further comment about the collision.
The British and Indian Armies would like to thank the emergency services for their outstanding response and the superb care they have administered to our soldiers.
The UK and India share a very strong Defence relationship. This exercise, which includes both Regular and Reserve soldiers builds upon this by integrating an Indian infantry company into a British battalion to share expertise and techniques in demanding combat scenarios. The exercise continues.
Brigadier Martyn Gamble, Commander 160th Infantry Brigade and Headquarters Wales
Brigadier Rajesh Kumar Jha, Military Adviser, High Commission of India, London
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