British Black Watch soldier killed in Iraq vehicle accident

BAGHDAD, Oct 29 (AFP) - A British soldier from the Black Watch regiment was killed and three others injured in a vehicle accident on Friday in Iraq's Babil province where they had moved from southern Iraq, a spokesman said.
"We can confirm that a vehicle accident, not involving hostile action, occurred today with the Black Watch battle group in northern Babil province," a spokesman said.
"Sadly one soldier from the Black Watch has died and a further three have suffered minor injuries and shock," he said.

10/29/2004 17:50 GMT - AFP