As reported earlier, a number of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel have been injured after two trucks were involved in a motor vehicle collision this evening.

Just after 5pm (Saturday, 8 March 2025), emergency services were called to Tregeagle Road, Tregeagle – about 9km south west of Lismore – after receiving reports two ADF trucks had collided.

NSW Ambulance paramedics attended and are assisting a number of people at the scene.

It is believed that 22 have been injured, 8 seriously and two are still trapped.

Multiple emergency services are also at the scene, including officers from Richmond Police District and specialist rescue units.

Officers from the Crash Investigation Unit will investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Tregeagle Road is currently closed, and members of the public are urged to avoid the area. For up-to-date information on road closures, visit www.livetraffic.com.

No further information is available at this time.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese released this statement:

A short time ago there was a serious vehicle incident involving two Australian Defence Force vehicles near Lismore.

A number of ADF personnel have been injured, some seriously.

Medical assistance is on hand. We stress this is an ongoing incident.

Right now our focus is on the welfare of those involved and their families.

Our ADF heroes were on their way to help Australians in need.