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Cemlyn Davies reports from the Brecon Beacons
Investigations are continuing into the deaths of two soldiers on a training exercise in the Brecon Beacons, Powys.
They were serving with the Territorial Army, the BBC understands.
A third soldier is in a serious condition after Saturday's incident, which is thought to have been linked to the hot weather.
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) refused to comment on reports they were taking part in an SAS selection process.
The Brecon Beacons is home to the Infantry Battle School and makes up one of Britain's largest military training areas.
The MoD has released little information about the two soldiers who died, but BBC News understands they were with the TA.
An investigation is focussing on the weather conditions and the nature of the exercise.
The deaths occurred on the hottest day of the year so far in Wales, with temperatures reaching 30C (86F) in Powys.
It is understood live ammunition was not involved.
The MoD said it was working with Dyfed Powys Police.
A statement added: "The two servicemen's next of kin have been informed. More information will be released in due course but it would be inappropriate to comment further at this stage."
The Brecon Beacons national park is used for military training because of its relative remoteness.
'Incredibly sad'
The infantry regiments of the British Army train at Sennybridge in the area and there is an Army base in Brecon.
About 30 members of the four south Wales mountain rescue teams (MRTs) were called out to help in the emergency on Saturday near Pen y Fan.
Mark Moran, from Central Beacons MRT, said: "We were working alongside military personnel who remained extremely calm and professional during this tragic incident.
"Our thoughts are now with the families of those involved."
Mayor of Brecon and Powys county councillor Matthew Dorrance said: "It's incredibly sad for the friends and family of the people who have lost their lives and thoughts are with the person who is injured.
"In one way we've been blessed with the weather but for people working in this heat, they're tough conditions."
Mr Dorrance said local people regularly saw troops training in the area and were "proud of our links with the military".
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