Soldier dies after crash near Army Museum at Waiouru

A 22-year-old soldier is dead after a crash overnight at the Waiouru military camp.

A vehicle being driven by the soldier had left a road in the camp, careered through a garden, and come to rest in a carpark behind the Army Museum, Constable Pete Sykes of Waiouru police said in a statement.

The up-turned vehicle had been noticed about 1.15am by a passing member of the public. The dead soldier -- the only occupant -- had been found inside.

Alcohol and speed appeared to be contributing factors, Mr Sykes said.

Heavy rain and hail showers had been falling at the time.

- NZPA