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Twelve ADF soldiers in hospital after trucks roll in NSW flood zone

Thirteen Defence Force personnel are hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after two Australian Defence Force trucks rolled in northern New South Wales while assisting with ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred recovery efforts.
A total of 32 soldiers were involved in route clearance work when the incident occurred, and investigations by NSW Police confirmed that the trucks did not collide and resulted in one vehicle rolling into a paddock.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed gratitude to the personnel for their service and warned locals to remain alert amid ongoing weather conditions.
An investigation by NSW Police continues to determine the specifics of the crashes.

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Sydney Morning Herald

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Brisbane Times

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Two soldiers in hospital after ADF truck crash

Two soldiers are being treated for serious injuries after they were trapped in a military truck that rolled in northern NSW.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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Newcastle Herald

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Thirteen injured after two ADF trucks rolled near Lismore

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese provides update on 13 soldiers injured in ADF truck rollover near Lismore; aid for flood-hit areas continues unhindered.

1 year ago·Newcastle, Australia

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The Age

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I dropped my camera and rushed to help after discovering mayhem of army trucks rollover

The Herald’s chief photographer Nick Moir was driving towards Lismore when he came across the accident involving two Australian Defence Force vehicles.

1 year ago·Australia

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ABC Australia

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12 'heroes' hospitalised after Defence trucks roll in NSW flood zone

Twelve defence force personnel are being treated in hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after two Australian Defence Force military vehicles rolled.

1 year ago·Australia

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PerthNow

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‘Heroes’: Details emerge about ADF crash

One truck rolled several times into a paddock and another tipped onto its side, attempting to avoid the first vehicle.

1 year ago·City of Perth, Australia

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7NEWS Australia

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Seasoned cop says ‘hectic’ army truck crash the biggest scene he’s ever witnessed

The trucks had been rushing to help flood-hit residents impacted by ex-tropical cyclone Alfred when they crashed with two soldiers still in a serious condition.

1 year ago·Australia

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