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DEFENCE PERSONNEL INJURED IN TRUCK ROLL-OVER

A truck roll-over in Timor-Leste has resulted in six members of the Australian Defence Force led International Security Force (ISF) and a civilian interpreter being injured.

None of the injuries are considered to be life threatening.

Defence spokesperson Brigadier Andrew Nikolic said the accident occurred near Dili shortly after 1.30pm (local time).

Brigadier Nikolic said the members were traveling in a Unimog truck when it rolled over.

“Immediate medical assistance was provided at the scene to the injured personnel who were then evacuated by helicopter to the medical facility in Dili,” said Brigadier Nikolic.

“None of the injuries have been assessed as life threatening.

“Our priority at this time is to ensure that the injured people receive the best available medical attention and that their families are being notified,” he said.

Further information will be released as it comes to hand.

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