Two Australian Defence Force personnel have died after the military vehicle they were driving rolled in a training area.
Emergency services were called to Dotswood at about 1pm on August 30, in the Townsville Field Training Area.
Both diggers died at the scene and the Forensic Crash Unit from Queensland Police is investigating the incident along with the Department of Defence.
Two Australian Defence Force personnel have died after their military vehicle rolled in the Townsville Field Training Area
'Defence is working closely with Queensland Police and Emergency Services to manage the situation,' a spokesperson said.
'The welfare of Defence personnel and their next of kin is of utmost importance and our focus is on providing support to them.'
Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid his tributes to the fallen ADF members via Twitter.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison paid his tributes to the tragic passing of ADF personnel via Twitter
'I am devastated at the news two of our brave, serving ADF personnel lost their lives today when their army vehicle rolled over near Townsville,' the Prime Minister wrote.
'Wherever the sacrifice of our brave men and women of our ADF occurs, it is a great price them to pay, all in equal measure.
'We honour them for their service and sacrifice and grieve with their friends and family and the tight-knit Townsville community.'
