Tanks clash during military exercise between Australian and Singaporean defence personnel near Rockhampton
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Ten defence personnel have been airlifted to hospital after two tanks collided during an international military exercise involving Australian and Singaporean troops.
The collision took place on Tuesday evening near the Shoalwater Bay military training area, near Rockhampton in central Queensland.
A Queensland Ambulance spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia that emergency services were called to the scene at around 8.30pm.
The spokeswoman said 10 patients were taken by military helicopter to Rockhampton airport, where they were then taken to hospital by ambulance.
It is believed that all patients suffered minor injuries and are currently in stable condition. Courier post reported.
Two tanks collided during a military exercise near Rockhampton on Tuesday evening (Stock photo by Australian Defence Force personnel)
Ten people injured in the collision were taken to hospital in Rockhampton (photo)
Queensland Police confirm they are aware of the incident.
Both the Australian and Singaporean armed forces were approached for comment.
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