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Three reservists who died on an SAS selection march would have survived if the hike had been stopped when other soldiers fell ill, a coroner has said.
Coroner Louise Hunt ruled L/Cpl Edward Maher, L/Cpl Craig Roberts and Cpl James Dunsby died as a result of neglect.
All three suffered the effects of hyperthermia. The Brecon Beacons march was held on one of 2013's hottest days.
Ms Hunt said a failure of basic medical care contributed to their deaths.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-33512416
Almost exactly 2 years after the event, let's hope the required lessons have already be learned. We expect so much of brave men like this that the least they can expect is proper medical care and prompt intervention when things go wrong. These deaths were unnecessary and the best we can hope for is that there will be no more in similar circumstances.