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Royal Navy recruit dies while training in Cornwall

Google Two Royal Navy personnel stand guard at the main entrance to HMS Raleigh in Torpoint. There is a large sign with HMS Raleigh written on it and the gates and security huts at the entrance are navy blue.Google
The Royal Navy said an investigation would take place following the death at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint

A Royal Navy recruit has died following training at a base in Cornwall.

The unnamed sailor collapsed during a 10-week training course at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint on 11 March, the navy said.

A spokesperson for the navy added an investigation into the circumstances of the recruit's death would take place.

"Our thoughts are with the family and all those affected at this sad time," the spokesperson said.

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