Department of Defence Media Mail List
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MSPA 320/08 Friday, 26 September 2008
Two Australian Soldiers Injured In Vehicle Accident In East Timor
Two Australian soldiers serving with the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor sustained serious
injuries when the water tanker they were travelling in was involved in a single motor vehicle accident at approximately
9.00am today.
The accident occurred approximately 50kms west of Dili, in the Maubara district. The water tanker rolled down a 15 metre
embankment.
Two ISF Helicopters were flown to the site with an Aero Medical Evacuation and Emergency Response Team. Both soldiers
were provided with on site first aid and their conditions stabilised.
The soldiers were then evacuated from the accident site by ISF helicopters and returned to the ISF Medical Facility at
the Heliport in Dili. The soldiers have undergone further medical examinations and minor medical treatment.
Both soldiers will be placed on restricted duties and are expected to make a full recovery from their injuries and
return to normal duties.
The next of kin of both soldiers have been informed.
An investigation has commenced to determine the cause of the accident.
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