Tulsa Rumney: Australian soldier killed in Hervey Range training accident identified

An Australian army soldier who was killed during a training tragedy near Townsville has been identified as 26-year-old Tulsa Rumney.

Mr Rumney suffered serious injuries in the army truck rollover on Wednesday evening and was unable to be saved.

It is understood the crash, which also injured two other soldiers, occurred in the High Range Training Area in Hervey Range just 50km from Townsville.

The other two soldiers were taken to Townsville University Hospital in stable conditions.

Acting Prime Minister Richard Marles confirmed Mr Rumney’s death earlier today before he was later identified.

“My thoughts are with the family, friends, loved ones and colleagues of the Australian Army soldier who has sadly passed away following a training incident near Townsville last night,” he wrote on X.

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

“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.”