An Australian Army soldier has died during a routine training drill at an army base in Victoria’s north.

The soldier, whose name has not been released, is understood to have collapsed at the Puckapunyal Military Training Area at 7.30am on Tuesday.

A firepower demonstration at Puckapunyal Range, Victoria in 2017. Credit:Corporal Max Bree

The soldier collapsed during a routine training activity. Australian Defence Department officers tried to resuscitate him before paramedics arrived on scene, a defence spokesperson said.

Ambulance Victoria confirmed paramedics were called to the scene shortly after 7.30am.