At least 35 people in crash involving two ADF vehicles near Lismore in Australia

At least 35 people in crash involving two ADF vehicles near Lismore in Australia Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm with initial reports that 22 people had been injured
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March 8, 2025 16:55
At least 35 people in crash involving two ADF vehicles near Lismore in Australia

More than 35 people were involved in a collision between two Australian Defence Force vehicles at Lismore, in northern New South Wales that has left 13 injured, some seriously, Report informs via The Guardian.

Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm with initial reports that 22 people had been injured. This was increased to 36 people shortly after 6pm. A defence spokesperson said late on Saturday night that 13 personnel were injured, despite more being involved.

Nineteen ambulances were dispatched to Tregeagle Road to respond to the incident.

Patients have been transported to Lismore, Tweed, Byron and Ballina hospitals. Not all 36 required transport to hospital.

The ADF was deployed to Lismore to help the community prepare for the impacts of ex-tropical cyclone Alfred and flooding due to heavy rainfall.

In a statement, NSW police said two ADF trucks collided around 9km south west of Lismore.

“NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and are assisting a number of people at the scene,” the statement said.

“Multiple emergency services are also at the scene, including officers from Richmond Police District and specialist rescue units.

“Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.”

Photographs taken by a photographer from the Sydney Morning Herald show a large troop transport vehicle had rolled onto its side.

Tregeagle Road has been closed and police have told people to avoid the area.

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