UK service member dies in 'road traffic incident' in Ukraine: defence ministry

LONDON, Sept. 14 (Xinhua) -- A member of the British Armed Forces has died in a road traffic incident in Ukraine, Britain's Ministry of Defence said on Monday.

The incident occurred on Saturday, Sept. 12, the ministry said in a statement. The victim's family has been informed and has requested a period of grace before further details are released.

The ministry expressed condolences to the individual's family and loved ones.

Sky News reported that the death was understood not to be the result of hostile action. No further details about the incident have yet been released.