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One Canadian Forces member has died, and another has received minor injuries as a result of a training incident at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre in Wainwright, Alta., the military announced Thursday. The incident occurred on Monday Nov. 3, according to the military.

Private Steven Allen, 20, of Victoria, B.C., and another soldier were inside a tactical structure when it collapsed. Allen was airlifted to the University of Alberta Hospital where he died of his injuries.

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More from the CF news release:

Private Allen was training to become a fully-qualified Regular Force Infantry soldier serving at 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre at 3rd Canadian Division Support Base Wainwright. He was recruited out of Victoria, in October 2013. At present, Private Allen was posted to 3rd Canadian Division Training Centre located in Wainwright.

Private Allen completed his Basic Military Qualification in February 2014 and has not served overseas.