Aussie, Timor Leste soldiers injured in military vehicle crash in Darwin
Australian and Timor Leste defence soldiers were injured when a Bushmaster vehicle crashed in the Northern Territory, the third military accident on Australian soil in just over a month.
NT Police said officers received a call about a single-vehicle crash involving a military vehicle in Howard Springs, about 30km south-east of Darwin, about 9pm on Wednesday.
The Department of Defence confirmed an Australian Army Protected Mobility Vehicle, also known as a Bushmaster, was involved in the crash.
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NT military police at the scene of a crash in Howard Springs, near Darwin. 9News
Seven soldiers were taken to Royal Darwin Hospital for treatment for non-life-threatening injuries, paramedics said.
"The soldiers were from the Australian Army and the Timor Leste Defence Force," Defence said in a statement.
"Defence's chief concern is for the safety and wellbeing of our soldiers."
It's understood four of the soldiers have since been discharged, including two Australians and two Timor Leste personnel.
"The matter is under investigation by Department of Defence and police will assist with enquiries where required," police added.
It comes as three US marines were killed when an Osprey aircraft crashed on one of the Tiwi Islands in the Northern Territory on August 27.
Four Australian military personnel were also killed when an MRH-90 Taipan helicopter crashed near Hamilton Island in Queensland on July 28.
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