A road incident involving two Australian Defence Force (ADF) vehicles in Lismore, New South Wales, resulted in injuries to over 35 individuals. On the scene shortly after the crash around 5 PM, emergency services initially reported 22 injuries, which later increased to 36. ADF personnel were in the area to aid the local community in preparation for ex-tropical cyclone Alfred. NSW police and multiple emergency teams responded, and investigations into the collision are currently underway. Leaders expressed concern for the well-being of those involved, as the community continues to grapple with severe weather conditions.
"Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 5pm with inital reports that 22 people had been injured. This was increased to 36 people shortly after 6pm."
"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 joint statement, the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, and the defence minister, Richard Marles said some of the ADF personnel had been seriously injured."
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