An Australian Defence Force soldier has died and two others have been injured following a single-vehicle rollover during a training exercise.

Emergency services, including a rescue helicopter, were called to Hervey Range Road, about 60 kilometres west of Townsville, shortly after 6.40pm on Wednesday.

The incident occurred at the Townsville Field Training Area, an ADF spokesman confirmed.

“Defence can confirm an Australian Army soldier was fatally injured in a vehicle rollover during a training course at the Townsville Field Training Area near Townsville yesterday,” they said.

It’s understood the crash involved members of the Townsville-based 3rd Brigade.

Two other soldiers were injured in the rollover.

One man, aged in his 30s, was flown to Townsville University Hospital with chest and abdominal injuries, but is in a stable condition.

Another man, in his 20s, suffered back injuries and was also taken to hospital in a stable condition.

Both men have since been discharged.

“We request the privacy of Defence members and families is respected at this time,” the ADF spokesman said.

In an earlier statement, Defence said the welfare of personnel remained a top priority.

“The welfare of ADF members and their families is a priority and Defence’s focus is on supporting those involved,” the spokesman said at the time.

“Due to the developing nature of the incident, no further information will be available at this time and we request the privacy of Defence members and families is respected.”

Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles expressed his condolences.

“As a small, tight-knit community I know this will be felt right across Townsville and the entire Australian Defence Force,” Marles said.

“This is a tragic loss and the sacrifice of our service personnel weighs heavily on us all.

“Our service men and women wear our nation’s uniform with pride and we recognise the risks they take each and every day in the defence of our nation. I know all Australians are embracing the Townsville community and 3rd Brigade today.”

Queensland Premier David Crisafulli also shared his sympathies.

“Every day our service men and women put themselves in harm’s way while protecting our country,” he said.

“We send our thoughts to those involved, their families, and the entire ADF community.”

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