Man injured in army vehicle rollover near Australian military training area
Emergency services were called to the St Lawrence Road section of the Bruce Highway at Ogmore about 2.20pm after a Bushmaster truck rolled.
The Queensland Ambulance Service said one man with minor injuries to his leg was treated by paramedics and was taken to the Rockhampton Hospital in a stable condition.
At 4.30pm, a Queensland Police spokesperson said the Bruce Highway remained open to motorists.
The incident happened just north of the Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area, located about 100 kilometres north of Rockhampton.
The Shoalwater Bay Military Training Area is a large area primarily used for military training exercises by the Australian Defence Force [ADF] and the Singapore Armed Forces [SAF].
The Bushmaster is a Protected Mobility Vehicle that serves many roles in the army.
It can deploy up to ten troops and it's armoured V-shaped hull protects its passengers from landmines and other explosive devices.
The ABC has contacted the Department of Defence for comment.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
News.com.au
6 hours ago
- News.com.au
Australia to miss out on lifesaving vehicle escape tech
Australia will miss out on life-saving technology designed to prevent drivers from drowning. Zeekr, a new electric vehicle brand, has developed a safety device that allows occupants to escape from a submerged vehicle. But the technology will only be offered in left-hand-drive markets, such as China, for now. . Zeekr's decision to deny Australian drivers new safety tech comes as a rising number of motorists fall victim to floodwater. Dr Francois Flocard, director of industry research at UNSW's Water Research Laboratory, said 'the number of fatalities in vehicles has increased in the last 15 years'. 'The feature you mentioned is interesting and definitely can help people', Dr Francois said. 'By the time water crosses the window, it's already very dangerous and almost too late.' Zeekr's tech a world first. It works with a lever tucked away near the driver's knees. A quick tug of a cable activates a window-breaking hammer within the driver's door that strikes the bottom of the window glass. Once triggered, the hammer can displace up to 3,000 newtons of force to shatter the window. This is approximately 33 times the impact strength of a typical safety hammer, equivalent to the force of five adults simultaneously smashing into the window. More than 100,000 vehicles across Australia are equipped with electric door handles which may fail to operate when submerged in water. Earlier this year, it was revealed that not all vehicles have a manual door release mechanism as a backup in the event of a power failure. Power-operated doors use a car's 12-volt battery – not the high-voltage battery used to power electric cars – to enable occupants to exit the vehicle with the press of a button. If the car's 12V battery dies or gets disconnected after an impact, occupants must use a manual door release function to exit the vehicle quickly. Vehicle safety body ANCAP recently added vehicle submergence to its safety assessment criteria, a move aimed at helping first responders access trapped occupants and ensuring safe egress during flooding events. Carla Hoorweg, ANCAP's chief executive, said, 'in recent years, we've seen a number of significant flooding events across Australia'. 'The number of new vehicle models fitted with electric door opening is also increasing,' she said. 'Combined, these aspects highlight the strong need for this emergency access capability to help prevent unnecessary loss of lives.' When a car is submerged, water pressure makes it nearly impossible to open the doors. Additionally, electric door and window switches may also fail. ANCAP awards points in the Adult Occupant Protection assessment for vehicles equipped with effective submergence countermeasures. Manufacturers may offer alternative methods to open windows if standard measures are not demonstrated. Emergency glass hammers are an alternative means of egress that car manufacturers can opt to implement during ANCAP testing. Professor Giesbrecht, a world-renowned expert in vehicle submersions based in Canada, said the biggest danger isn't water – it's time. 'You get people who are awake and functional who drown because they don't know how to escape,' he said. Many people make the mistake of believing their car will protect them or that waiting for help is the safest option. But in a flood event, even emergency services can't respond in time. So Zeekr's groundbreaking solution offers a potential lifeline in these situations. Unfortunately, the brand can't justify a compelling business case to introduce this safety technology in Australia. And it is a decision that highlights a concerning trend in the current automotive market. Car makers are engaged in an intense EV price war in Australia due to excessive production levels. Unfortunately, this means every dollar counts, and manufacturers can't always justify including features that push up prices for consumers.
News.com.au
15 hours ago
- News.com.au
‘Fairness': Major change outlaws ticketless parking fines in NSW
The NSW government has taken steps to bring back 'fairness and transparency' to its parking fine system, five years after a controversial change. The Minns Labor government has announced a return to ticketed parking fines, ending what it refers to as 'years of an unfair system', where drivers could be issued a parking fine but not be notified until weeks after the offence. The ticketless system was implemented by the Coalition in 2020, and quickly saw a significant rise in the number of fines issued. The reforms will reinstate the old-school on-the-spot ticketing system which will require parking officers to physically attach a parking fine or notification to the vehicle. There will also be a requirement for the driver of the vehicle to be notified of the fine no longer than seven days after the offence takes place. NSW Finance Minister Courtney Houssos said the new system would ensure people would no longer be 'caught by a surprise parking ticket weeks later'. 'Our commonsense changes bring fairness and transparency back to the system' she said. 'Motorists will once again benefit from on-the-spot notifications. New requirements that motorists are provided with photos of the offence will assist them if they wish to object to a fine.' NRMA Spokesperson Peter Khoury said the organisation welcomed the removal of ticketless parking fines in NSW, and commended the state government 'for listening to motorists and making this commonsense reform'. 'Transparency matters. People deserve to know when and why they're being fined – and to have a fair chance to challenge if needed,' he said. 'The Government has worked through the issues, consulted widely, and come to an appropriate solution. Today is a great day for NSW motorists.'
News.com.au
a day ago
- News.com.au
Billionaire's EV sells out in minutes
First it was smartphones and now it's electric vehicles. Xiaomi founder Leo Jin's company has launched its latest electric SUV – the YU7 and it's already a hit. Within minutes, more than 200,000 orders flooded in. With a sleek exterior, impressive spec sheet and an approximately starting price of AUD $54,000, the YU7 is a direct threat to BYD, Zeekr and Tesla. At over 5 metres long the SUV is offered in three variants – Standard, Pro and Max. The standard offers 235kW, 528Nm and up to 853km range (CLTC). Pro offers dual-motor all-wheel drive, 365kW and 690Nm, same battery with slightly lower range at 770 km. The Max offers dual-motor AWD, this time pushing out a staggering 508kW and 866Nm, with a 101.7 kWh NCM battery. It'll sprint from 0–100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, which is seriously fast for an SUV. All models support ultra fast charging with the ability to add 620km of range in just 15 minutes. The YU7 has a coupe-like silhouette and aerodynamic features like active grille shutter and hidden electric door handles. Xiaomi is known for its smartphones and smart technology but entered the car game last year with its first sedan the SU7 – a model 3 rival that's already sold more than 258,000 units. The tech-start-up currently has one plant in Beijing and has plans to open a second plant to help meet overwhelming demand.
