The PNGDF issued a public statement yesterday to confirm that the four soldiers involved in the accident are from the 1st Battalion Royal Pacific Islands Regiment’s Charlie Company.
One has been confirmed dead, while three others are in stable condition at the Mt Hagen General Hospital.
The accident took place at Keltiga outside Mt Hagen, between 4:30pm and 5pm. It was reported that the deceased died upon impact.
The PNGDF is now making repatriation plans for his remains, at the earliest possible time.
