Soldier killed in vehicle rollover during army training in north Queensland

Tulsa Rumney has been identified as the soldier who died in a vehicle rollover during training in north Queensland.

Paramedics and a rescue helicopter responded to the incident at the army's Townsville Field Training Area west of Townsville after 6pm on Wednesday.

The Department of Defence confirmed a male soldier of the Australian Army's 3rd Brigade died at the scene of the incident.

Two other male soldiers, one in their 30s and another in their 20s, also suffered injuries but have been discharged from Townsville University Hospital.

The 3rd Brigade is the army's armoured infantry brigade comprised of more than 4,000 personnel.

Brigade Commander, Brigadier Ben McLennan, confirmed Mr Rumney was a member of the 3rd Battalion.

"On behalf of Defence, on behalf of the Australian Army, I would like to express my sincere condolences to the soldier's family, his loved ones and his mates," he said.

"The soldier who died last night, he served his nation passionately and proudly for seven and a half years [and] was a leader of young soldiers who he mentored routinely.

"He served in support of our nation during the COVID crisis, in contributing to our partnership with Papua New Guinea and in training the Ukraine armed forces."

Story by Chloe Chomicki, Meghan Dansie and Olivia Caisley

Origional story : https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10-16/army-soldier-killed-in-vehicle-rollover-while-training/105897572