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		</div><p><a href="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/soldier-dies-in-afghan-accident.jpg"><img class="alignnone size-full" title="A British soldier has died in an 'operational accident' in Afghanistan" src="http://londonglossy.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/min-soldier-dies-in-afghan-accident.jpg" alt="A British soldier has died in an 'operational accident' in Afghanistan"/></a></p>
<p>A British soldier has died in an &#8220;operational accident&#8221; in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Defence said.</p>
<p>The soldier, from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment, was serving in the Nad-e Ali district of Helmand at the time of the incident.</p>
<p>Next of kin have been informed.</p>
<p>The MoD said the accident was being investigated.</p>
<p>Lieutenant Colonel David Eastman, spokesman for Task Force Helmand, said: &#8220;It is my sad duty to report the loss of a soldier from 1st Battalion The Royal Irish Regiment this morning.</p>
<p>&#8220;The soldier was operating in the Nad-e Ali District of central Helmand Province when he died as a result of an operational accident, which is currently under investigation.</p>
<p>&#8220;He has forfeited his life for the greater good, bringing hope to a people struggling to live their daily lives in peace &#8211; his place in our thoughts is assured.</p>
<p>&#8220;Our heartfelt condolences are with his family and friends at this time of great loss.&#8221;</p>
<p>A total of 351 UK military personnel have now died since operations in Afghanistan began in 2001.</p>
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