Bomb-proof G20 limousine written off after being rear-ended by truck
Mercedes-Benz is supplying the armoured vehicles for the G20.
A bomb-proof limousine hired for the Brisbane G20 summit has been written off after being rear-ended by a truck.
The Brisbane Times reports the limousine – built to withstand firepower from an AK47 assault rifle and fitted with nail-proof tyres – was rendered "out of action" after being hit by the commercial truck in Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon.
"There were two people involved in the incident and one was taken to hospital as a precaution," G20 organisers said in a statement.
"The Australian government can confirm that no members of a G20 delegation were involved. Those involved were part of the G20 workforce."
Organisers dismissed negligence by G20 staffers, placing the blame solely on the driver of the truck.
"G20 drivers are extensively trained and highly experienced. This incident was not the fault of the G20 driver," the statement read.
Queensland Police are currently investigating the "minor" incident.
The armoured fleet of V12 limousines were ordered by the federal government for the meeting of foreign heads of state, finance ministers and other dignitaries at a cost of $16 million.
Author: Chloe Ross, Approving editor: Simon Black
Source: Brisbane Times
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