23 February 2005
New Zealand Army Unimog Accident - Cromwell
Headquarters New Zealand Defence Force has been advised of a fatal accident involving a NZ Army Unimog vehicle early
this afternoon [Wednesday 23 February]. One person is confirmed dead and two others are critically injured. Minister of
Defence, Hon Mark Burton and Chief of Defence Force, Air Marshal Bruce Ferguson express their deep regret at this loss
of life and injury. Their thoughts are with the families of the personnel involved in this tragedy.
The Unimog truck was conducting a driver training exercise north of Cromwell when it left the road and crashed in a
river.
The New Zealand Army will conduct a full investigation into the accident.
ENDS