British News Agency

Australian Prime Minister Albanese said in a statement on his social media account that an Australian Army soldier was killed during a training exercise in the Northern Territory.

Albanese wished a speedy recovery to the five soldiers injured in the incident and extended his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the soldier who lost his life.

Albanese said the incident was a reminder of the burden carried by military families while their loved ones are serving and called for the privacy of Australian Defence Force personnel and their families to be respected.

It was stated that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) would share more information about the incident when possible.