The Army Recruit who was injured during 'routine training' at the Kapooka Army Recruit Training Centre on Friday morning has been transferred to St George Hospital overnight.
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According to a Murrumbidgee Health Spokesperson, the 18-year-old male was taken to Wagga Base after the incident, having suffered cardiac arrest, but has since been transferred out to Sydney.
A spokesperson for the St George Hospital told The Daily Advertiser he remains in a critical condition.
A Defence spokesperson said an Australian Army recruit was injured during routine training.
"The recruit was evacuated to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and is currently receiving treatment," the spokesperson said.
"The incident is currently under investigation and therefore no further information is available at this time."
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If something is awry in our community, I want to know. If someone deserves celebration, I want to know. Everyone deserves an honest news source and that's what I'm here to help achieve.
If something is awry in our community, I want to know. If someone deserves celebration, I want to know. Everyone deserves an honest news source and that's what I'm here to help achieve.
