May 11 2017

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Australian soldier killed during training in Northern Territory

Rachel Clun

An Australian soldier has been killed during a training exercise at a military facility in the Northern Territory.

The soldier was taking part in a "routine training activity" when the incident happened about 12.45 on Wednesday afternoon local time at the Mount Bundey training area near Darwin, the Department of Defence has confirmed.

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Australian soldier killed in training exercise

A soldier has died during a training exercise at Mount Bundey, NT. Vision courtesy Seven News Melbourne.

The soldier was treated at the scene and taken to Royal Darwin Hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

"The soldier was taking part in a routine training activity at the time of the incident. He received immediate first aid at the scene and was transported to the Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment," the Defence statement said.

"The soldier was subsequently pronounced deceased."

Following the death, all army training exercises had been suspended while safety management and risk assessment processes were reviewed, the department said.

"The Chief of Army and Army commanders acknowledge the gravity of this and recent incidents and take all matters relating to personnel and training very seriously.

"The Army and ADF community extends its deepest sympathies to the soldier's family and friends. It is a deep shock to the organisation and will be felt by the broader Army family."

The man's next of kin had been notified, but Defence said they would not be releasing any more information relating to the soldier during this time.

Northern Territory Police were investigating the incident with ADF assistance and would prepare a report for the coroner.

The man is the second soldier to die during a training exercise in Australia in a week.

On May 4, 21-year-old soldier Stuart Reddan died after he was reportedly hit by a tree branch at a military training facility near Rockhampton in Queensland.

The Sunshine Coast man received first aid at the scene of the Shoalwater Bay incident before being pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Queensland Police are investigating that incident.