Particle.news

Download on the App Store

12 Singaporean Soldiers Injured in Armored Vehicle Collision During Australian Training Exercise

The servicemen received medical care and have rejoined their units as Exercise Wallaby resumes with reinforced safety measures.

  • Two Hunter armored fighting vehicles collided at Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area in Queensland, Australia.
  • The incident occurred on Tuesday evening while the vehicles were returning to base.
  • All 12 injured personnel sustained non-serious injuries and were treated at Rockhampton Hospital.
  • The Singapore Army paused the exercise overnight to emphasize the importance of maintaining safe distances between vehicles.
  • Exercise Wallaby, involving 6,200 personnel, resumed with a focus on driving safety, especially in poor visibility conditions.
Hero image