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Australian soldier dies and five injured in training exercise in Northern Territory
Overview
An Australian army soldier has died and five others have been injured during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey training area in the Northern Territory. The incident occurred on Monday, prompting the Department of Defence to confirm the event on Tuesday. The five injured soldiers were airlifted to hospital, and NT Police are assisting with an investigation on behalf of the coroner.
Key points
- An Australian soldier died and five others were injured during a Monday training exercise at the Mount Bundey training area southeast of Darwin.
- The five injured personnel were airlifted to Royal Darwin Hospital by helicopter and plane on Monday evening.
- The Department of Defence provided no further details and requested privacy for the affected soldiers and families.
- NT Police Commissioner Martin Dole stated that resources were sent to help investigate the incident on behalf of the coroner.
- This marks the second death of an Australian soldier during training this year, following a paratrooper's death in May.