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Australian soldier dies, five others injured in training exercise

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Australian Defence Force (file image). (Source: istock.com)

An Australian Defence Force member has died during a training exercise in the Northern Territory.

The defence force confirmed the army member died during an exercise at the Mount Bundey training area in Darwin on Monday.

Five other soldiers were also injured in the incident, the force said in a statement.

"Next of kin have been notified," the defence spokesman said.

"We request that the privacy of defence members and families is respected at this time.

"Defence will provide further updates when possible."

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