12 SAF Servicemen Injured in Australia After Accident During Exercise Wallaby
Twelve Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) servicemen were injured and taken to a hospital in Australia on September 24 following an accident during the ongoing Exercise Wallaby. Singapore’s Ministry of Defence confirmed that a Hunter armoured fighting vehicle rear-ended another while returning to base at the Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland.
Non-Serious Injuries Sustained in Armoured Vehicle Collision
The accident occurred while the vehicles were en route to the base after completing training exercises. The servicemen sustained non-serious injuries and were quickly transported to a nearby hospital for treatment. According to the Defence Ministry, the servicemen are currently recovering or receiving medical attention and are in stable condition.
Exercise Wallaby Continues in Queensland Despite Incident
Exercise Wallaby, a large-scale military training exercise held annually in Queensland, Australia, is one of the most significant overseas training exercises for the SAF. Despite the incident, training is expected to continue, with SAF ensuring the well-being of the injured personnel and investigating the cause of the accident.
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