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Royal Marine trainee dies on march

A Royal Marine trainee has collapsed and died while on a march on Dartmoor.

The man, who has not been named, was based at the Commando Training Centre at Lympstone.

A spokesman for the Ministry of Defence said the cause of death was unknown.

He said: "This incident is being investigated and the thoughts and sympathies of the Naval Service are with the family and friends...