British and Indian Army soldiers were on a training exercise on Salisbury Plain when the incident happened
Soldiers from the Indian Army were among those injured in a collision between three troop carriers during a military exercise, the Army has said.
They were training with the British Army in a field near Larkhill Camp, on Salisbury Plain, on Wednesday evening at the time.
Wiltshire Police said two officers in the third truck in the convoy suffered "life-changing injuries" to their legs.
The driver of the truck and eight other personnel received minor injuries.
Brigadier Martyn Gamble says the incident happened during a training exercise with Indian troops
Casualties were treated at the scene and taken by emergency services to Southampton General and Salisbury District Hospitals.
Others were treated at the Army Medical Centre at Westdown Camp.
Six of the 11 soldiers who received treatment remain in hospital.
'Detailed examination'
Wiltshire Police said it carried out a "detailed examination" of the area overnight to determine the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The British Army said the the incident would be "duly investigated", but it would be "inappropriate" to make any further comment at this stage.
In a joint statement, the British and Indian Armies said they continue to receive updates on the condition of the soldiers who remain in hospital, and their "thoughts are with all those affected by the incident".
Robert Fox, the London Evening Standard's defence correspondent, says this incident could raise questions about the quality of training young troops receive
They also thanked the emergency services "for their outstanding response and the superb care" provided to the injured.
The soldiers were participating in Exercise Ajeya Warrior, an exchange training exercise between the British and Indian forces held every two years.
It involves an Indian infantry company integrating into a British battalion to share expertise and techniques in combat scenarios.
Salisbury Plain is owned by the Ministry of Defence and is the largest military training area in the UK.
The vehicles involved in the collision have been recovered and Wiltshire Police is carrying out an investigation
- Published18 June 2015
- Published18 June 2015
- Published18 June 2015
