700+ public straying incidents on Salisbury Plain since Sep 2022, posing risks; MoD launches "Respect the Range" campaign.
700+ incidents of public straying into restricted areas on Salisbury Plain, UK's largest training area, have occurred since Sep 2022 to Aug 2023, posing risks to life and injury. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) launched the "Respect the Range" campaign to raise awareness of potential dangers, such as live firing, unexploded ordnance, pyrotechnics, and fast-moving military vehicles. The MoD advises public to access the training estate only when safe, and adhere to designated areas and paths.
August 16, 2024
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