12 Singaporean Soldiers Injured in Tank Collision During Joint Military Exercise in Australia

Published on September 25, 2024

Twelve army personnel from the Singapore Armed Forces have been injured in a freak accident when two tanks collided during a military exercise. No Australian Defence Force personnel were injured. According to a statement issued by a Singapore Defence spokesperson at approximately 7.40 p.m., a Hunter Armoured Fighting Vehicle rear-ended another while returning to base at Shoalwater Bay Training Area in Queensland, Australia. “Twelve SAF servicemen sustained non-serious injuries, and they have been transported to the hospital. They are currently being treated or recovering well.” Singaporean and Australian armed forces have been conducting joint operations at the Shoalwater Bay training area as part of Exercise Wallaby. Around 6,200 personnel, 490 vehicles, and other machinery will train until Nov. 3....

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