US soldier dies of non-combat injury in Iraq

One 1st Infantry Division soldier has died from a non-combat injury at a base in Diyala province, the US military said today.

The soldier was found at about 10pm (7pm Irish time) on Sunday in his living quarters after he did not return to his guard post.

The incident is under investigation. The name of the soldier is being withheld pending notification of next of kin.