A full investigation into the circumstances of the incident at Camp Bastion in Helmand province is ongoing, but at this stage the death is not thought to have been the result of hostile action.
Spokesman for Joint Force Support (Afghanistan), Lieutenant Colonel Richard Parry, said:
It is with deep sadness that I must report the death of a soldier from 4 Close Support Battalion, REME, at Camp Bastion, Helmand province.
“The condolences of all personnel serving with Joint Force Support (Afghanistan) are with the soldier’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.”
The soldier’s next of kin have been informed and have asked for a period of grace before further details are released.