A Canadian soldier has died after collapsing during physical training in New Brunswick earlier today.

It happened outside the 5th Canadian Division Support Base Gagetown.

According to a release issued by the Department of National Defence Tuesday night, the soldier was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead.

His name has not yet been released.

“The Canadian Armed Forces offers sincere condolences to the family and is providing them assistance during this difficult time,” the statement said.