An Australian Army soldier, Corporal Brendan Hannam, was killed and five others were injured in a vehicle rollover during a training exercise at the Mount Bundey training area near Darwin on Monday, the defence department confirmed.
Key facts
- One soldier was killed and five others injured in a training accident at the Mount Bundey training area, around 100km south-east of Darwin.
- The incident occurred on Monday in a vehicle rollover, according to the Australian Defence Force.
- The soldier who died was named as Corporal Brendan Hannam.
- Two of the five injured remained in hospital in a stable condition in Darwin.
- Three of the injured were being monitored in a hospital ward at Robertson Barracks.
An Australian Army soldier has been killed and five others injured in a training accident at a defence facility outside Darwin, according to the defence department. The incident occurred on Monday at the Mount Bundey training area, around 100km south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory.
The defence department released a statement on Tuesday morning confirming the fatality and said next of kin had been informed, as reported by the Guardian.
The soldier who died was later identified by the Australian Defence Force as Corporal Brendan Hannam. He was killed in a vehicle rollover during the training exercise near Darwin, the Guardian reported.
Chief of the army, Lt Gen Susan Coyle, confirmed that two of the five others injured remained in hospital in a stable condition in Darwin. The other three were being monitored in a hospital ward at Robertson Barracks.
Why it matters
Training accidents involving military personnel raise questions about the safety of defence exercises, even away from active conflict. The death of a serving soldier during routine training is a significant loss for the Australian Defence Force and the wider community.
Frequently asked questions
Where did the training accident happen?
The accident occurred at the Mount Bundey training area, around 100km south-east of Darwin in the Northern Territory, on Monday.
Who was the soldier killed?
The Australian Defence Force identified the soldier who died as Corporal Brendan Hannam, who was killed in a vehicle rollover during the training exercise.
What is the condition of the injured soldiers?
According to Chief of the army Lt Gen Susan Coyle, two of the five injured remained in hospital in a stable condition in Darwin, while the other three were being monitored in a hospital ward at Robertson Barracks.