October 22, 2025

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Incident Overview
A woman has been hospitalised after a collision between a civilian vehicle and an Australian Army truck north-west of Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon, October 22, 2025.

Emergency services were called to Samford Road, Ferny Hills, just before 3:30 pm after reports that a military truck had collided with a car near the intersection with Baden Lane. The impact caused the army truck to roll onto its side, blocking the roadway.

The female driver of the car, aged in her 60s, sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital for treatment. None of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel in the truck were injured.

The Forensic Crash Unit has launched an investigation into the crash.

“A woman has been injured after an army truck and a car collided north-west of Brisbane on Wednesday afternoon. The truck rolled over following the crash, but none of the occupants were injured.” — Queensland Police Service / ABC News

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (approximately 3:30 pm)
  • Location: Samford Road near Baden Lane, Ferny Hills, north-west Brisbane, Queensland

Vehicles Involved

  • Australian Army military truck (rolled onto side; no injuries to occupants)
  • Civilian car, driven by a woman in her 60s (driver injured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatalities:
    • No fatalities reported.
  • Injuries:
    • Female civilian driver (aged in her 60s) sustained non-life-threatening injuries; transported to hospital.
    • ADF personnel — no injuries reported.

Emergency Response

  • Emergency services responded to the crash just before 3:30 pm on Samford Road, Ferny Hills.
  • Firefighters and paramedics attended the scene and confirmed no one was trapped inside the vehicles.
  • The driver of the car was transported to hospital for further assessment.
  • Both lanes of Samford Road were closed while crews worked to remove the overturned military truck, with recovery operations continuing until approximately **2:00 am Thursday**.

“Police began attempting to move the truck from the scene at about 7:45pm and were able to extricate the vehicle at about 2am on Thursday.” — Queensland Police Service

Police and Defence Investigation
The Queensland Police Forensic Crash Unit is investigating the cause of the collision, examining:

  • The sequence of events leading to the army truck colliding with the civilian car.
  • Whether road conditions, visibility, or vehicle positioning contributed to the crash.
  • Eyewitness accounts and dashcam footage from motorists in the area around 3:15–3:45 pm.

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has also issued a statement confirming its focus on the welfare of those involved.

“Defence’s focus is on supporting those involved.” — ADF spokesperson

Community Impact
The incident caused major traffic disruptions along Samford Road and drew significant public attention due to the involvement of an army vehicle. Locals praised the swift emergency response, while both ADF and Queensland Police reiterated their commitment to safety and post-incident welfare support for all affected.

Appeal for Information
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage to contact:

  • Policelink: Report online at [www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting](https://www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting) or call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers QLD: Call 1800 333 000 or submit a report online at [www.crimestoppersqld.com.au](https://www.crimestoppersqld.com.au)