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ABC News
25-05-2025
- ABC News
Two men in critical condition after shooting in Sydney's west
Two men are in a critical condition with multiple gunshot wounds after they were shot at while in a car in Parramatta.
Sky News
13-05-2025
- Health
- Sky News
Three Belgian soldiers injured in 'shooting incident' during training exercise in Scotland
Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a "shooting incident" during a training exercise in Scotland. Belgium's defence ministry said two of those hurt are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been discharged. A number of other soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident on Monday. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: "On 12 May, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. "They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. "Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. "They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. "The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp." The incident took place during a planned training exercise. The spokesperson added: "An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances." Last week, it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. "I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland," he wrote.
Yahoo
13-05-2025
- Yahoo
Belgian paratroopers shot during Scottish training exercise
Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a 'shooting incident' during a training exercise in Scotland, Belgium's defence ministry has said. The casualties were rushed to hospital after being 'seriously injured' in Monday's gunfire. Two are now stable, although one is expected to undergo surgery before being able to return home. The other soldier has already been discharged after only suffering minor injuries. Around another 12 soldiers suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident which is reported to have taken place during a joint military drill at a training centre near Loch Lomond. It is believed to have involved a misfire during a live ammunition exercise. The defence ministry declined to reveal where in Scotland the incident took place. Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian armed forces personnel were in Moray for a large-scale operation called Red Condor. A spokesman for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium.' The families of those injured have been informed, they added. In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.' Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Telegraph
13-05-2025
- Health
- Telegraph
Belgian paratroopers shot during Scottish training exercise
Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a 'shooting incident' during a training exercise in Scotland, Belgium's defence ministry has said. The casualties were rushed to hospital after being 'seriously injured' in Monday's gunfire. Two were said to be stable. Of those, one was expected to undergo surgery before being able to return home. The third soldier was discharged after only suffering minor injuries. Around another 12 soldiers suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. It is believed there was a misfire during a live ammunition exercise. The incident was reported to have happened during a joint drill at a training centre near Loch Lomond, although the Belgian defence ministry declined to reveal where in Scotland the incident took place. Last week, it was reported that around 600 Belgian armed forces personnel were in Moray for a large-scale operation, Red Condor. A spokesman for the Belgian defence ministry said: 'On May 12, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium.' The families of those injured had been informed, the ministry added. An MoD spokesman said: 'We are aware of an incident during an exercise in Scotland involving foreign national military personnel. Our thoughts are with all those affected.' Bart De Wever, the Belgian prime minister, offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families on X. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.'
BreakingNews.ie
13-05-2025
- Politics
- BreakingNews.ie
Three Belgian soldiers hurt in ‘shooting incident' during exercise in Scotland
Three Belgian soldiers have been injured in a 'shooting incident' during a training exercise in Scotland, Belgium's defence ministry has said. The ministry confirmed that two of the soldiers are in a stable condition, with one expected to undergo surgery in Scotland before returning to Belgium. Advertisement The third was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has been discharged. About 'a dozen' soldiers also suffered hearing damage as a result of the incident. A spokesperson for the defence ministry said: 'On May 12th, during Exercise Red Condor currently taking place in Scotland, three Belgian soldiers were injured. 'They received first aid on site and were then transferred to a regional hospital. In addition, around a dozen soldiers suffered hearing damage. Advertisement 'Defence authorities have confirmed that the two soldiers who were seriously injured are now in stable condition. 'They have already been able to speak with their families. One of them will undergo surgery in Scotland before being repatriated to Belgium. 'The third soldier sustained minor injuries and has since returned to the military camp.' The spokesperson added: 'The families of the injured personnel have been informed. Advertisement 'The incident took place during a planned training exercise. An investigation has been launched to determine the exact circumstances.' Last week it was reported that around 600 Belgian military personnel were in Moray for exercise Red Condor. In a post on X, Belgian prime minister Bart De Wever offered his condolences to the injured soldiers and their families. 'I have received the sad news that three soldiers from the Third Parachute Battalion were injured during an exercise in Scotland,' he wrote. Advertisement 'I wish the injured a speedy recovery. My thoughts are with their loved ones.'
