ADF Soldiers Injured in Military Vehicle Rollovers Near Lismore

Two army trucks carrying personnel for flood relief efforts overturned on a wet road, leaving 13 injured, including two seriously.

Two Australian Defence Force (ADF) vehicles rolled on a slippery road near Lismore while responding to ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred's aftermath.
The crash involved 32 soldiers, with 13 taken to hospitals across the region; two remain in serious condition but are expected to recover.
The first truck lost control and rolled into a paddock, while the second tipped over while attempting to avoid the first vehicle.
Emergency services, including 19 ambulances and rescue units, responded promptly, with all personnel wearing seatbelts at the time of the incident.
An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, with authorities emphasizing the challenging weather conditions as a contributing factor.