Three Belgian troopers have been injured in a “taking pictures incident” throughout a coaching train in Scotland.
Belgium’s defence ministry mentioned two of these harm are in a steady situation, with one anticipated to endure surgical procedure in Scotland earlier than returning to Belgium.
The third was taken to hospital with minor accidents and has since been discharged.
Plenty of different troopers additionally suffered listening to injury on account of the incident on Monday.
A spokesperson for the defence ministry mentioned: “On 12 Might, throughout Train Pink Condor presently going down in Scotland, three Belgian troopers had been injured.
“They obtained first assist on web site and had been then transferred to a regional hospital. As well as, round a dozen troopers suffered listening to injury.
“Defence authorities have confirmed that the 2 troopers who had been significantly injured are actually in steady situation.
“They’ve already been in a position to communicate with their households. One in all them will endure surgical procedure in Scotland earlier than being repatriated to Belgium.
“The third soldier sustained minor accidents and has since returned to the navy camp.”
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The incident passed off throughout a deliberate coaching train.
The spokesperson added: “An investigation has been launched to find out the precise circumstances.”
Final week, it was reported that round 600 Belgian navy personnel had been in Moray for train Pink Condor.
In a submit on X, Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever provided his condolences to the injured troopers and their households.
“I’ve obtained the unhappy information that three troopers from the Third Parachute Battalion had been injured throughout an train in Scotland,” he wrote.
“I want the injured a speedy restoration. My ideas are with their family members.”
