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Four British Soldiers Die In Aghan Auto Accident

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Britain's Defense Ministry says four British soldiers have been killed in a vehicle accident in southern Afghanistan.

The deaths bring the death toll of British troops in the 9-year-old Afghan conflict to 307.

The accident happened near Gereshk, in southern Helmand Province, on June 23.

The ministry said the soldiers were part of a police advisory team.

compiled from agency reports

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