Australia's chief of army has paid tribute to two soldiers who were killed when after their truck crashed on a remote road in north Queensland.
The 40-year-old and 28-year-old from Brisbane-based 7th Brigade died when their truck rolled on Dotswood Road near a military training base not far from Charters Towers, southwest of Townsville on Monday.
Defence rescue and medical teams attended, however the two were later confirmed dead at the scene.
No one else was injured.
Chief of Army Lieutenant General Rick Burr on Tuesday offered condolences and support to the soldiers' families.
"Our highest priority is caring for the families, friends and loved ones of our soldiers and we ask that you respect their privacy during this difficult time," he said.
"It is with this in mind that we will not be releasing the names of our soldiers at this time."
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk told state parliament the deaths were tragic.
"I send my sincere condolences to their family and friends and the entire ADF community, who are mourning the loss of two of their own in such tragic circumstances," she said.
Defence Minister Peter Dutton told federal parliament on Monday there were significant personnel and assets around the Lavarack Barracks in Townsville.
"It is a very dangerous task that our troops are involved in, even during training exercises, and the movement of equipment up and down our national highways," Mr Dutton said.
"That's very sad news for our country to learn and our condolences and thoughts are with their friends and family."
Defence is working with Queensland Police to investigate the cause of the crash.
