UK soldiers hurt in Falklands incident

**Three members of the UK armed forces have been hospitalised following an incident in the Falkland Islands, the Ministry of Defence has said.**The incident took place on 27 October and the three, reportedly soldiers, were immediately airlifted to King Edward Hospital in Stanley.

One of the casualties- reportedly from the Royal Regiment of Scotland - is being medically evacuated to the UK.

The Daily Telegraph said they were shot during a live firing training session.

The three are reported to have been hit by automatic fire during a platoon live firing training practice session on Onion Range, land which is used for training by the Army and located on a remote part of East Falkland island.

The MoD did not confirm which regiment the soldiers were from, but did say the only infantry regiment serving in the Falklands is 5 Scots, the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, Royal Regiment of Scotland.

The MoD has also said that the soldiers’ next of kin have been informed and an investigation is ongoing.