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French probe military display that leaves 17 injured
(Agencies)
Updated: 2008-06-30 16:25

French Defence Minister, Herve Morin answers to journalists' questions, on June 29 in Carcassonne, southern France. [Agencies]

Sarkozy said he "shares with the families the pain caused by this tragedy. My first thoughts are with the victims. Everything will be put in place to care for them."

Gilles Hulard, a doctor from Carcassonne's rescue service said that condition of the injured appeared to be improving.

"The condition of patients injured the most seriously have stabilised, including that of a three-year-old child very seriously injured, who seems to be improving," said Hulard.

Most critically injured was a man with wounds to his chest, he said.

Hulard said the injured received first aid within three to four minutes of the shooting.

The Third Marine Parachute Regiment based outside of Carcassone numbers 1,200 troops.

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