Queensland police officer accidentally shot in training exercise

Police are investigating the accidental shooting of an officer during a gun training session in rural Queensland.

The male sergeant was shot once in the calf by another officer during a live-fire training session about 10am on Thursday in Childers, about 40 kilometres south of Bundaberg.

The Queensland Police service described the incident as an "accidental discharge".

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It's understood the sergeant tried to stop another officer from tripping as they were moving backwards.

Police said the sergeant was in a stable condition after being taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

"Support is being provided to both officers and their colleagues and families," the QPS said, in a statement.

"The North Coast Region will investigate the incident and Workplace Health and Safety Queensland have been advised."

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