DEFENCE MEDIA RELEASE
Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence, Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999, Fax: 02 6265 1545
MSPA 242/10
Tuesday, 22 June 2010
Update to soldiers wounded in helicopter incident
The medical condition of the seven Commando soldiers wounded in a helicopter
incident in southern Afghanistan yesterday morning (21 June) continues to be
monitored and assessed, with four now assessed to be in a satisfactory condition, one
listed as in a serious condition and two in a very serious condition.
Six of the seven soldiers underwent surgery yesterday.
Two of the Australian soldiers remain in intensive care.
The soldiers suffered fractures, lacerations, crush injuries and a head injury.
A decision has not yet been made when any or all of the injured soldiers will be
moved to the Landstuhl Regional Medical Centre in Germany. No move will occur
before their condition and available flights allow.
Three Australian soldiers and an aircrew of the ISAF helicopter were killed when
their helicopter crashed early yesterday morning.
Seven Commandos, three aircrew and a civilian interpreter were wounded.
The cause of the helicopter crash is not known but is not believed to be the result of
insurgent action.
Planning for the repatriation of the three fallen Australian soldiers has begun however
the date for the return to Australia has not been confirmed.
Media contact: Defence Media Liaison: (02) 6127 1999 or 0408 498 664
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