Ferret Accident

[Philliphastings]

Ive just returned from a business trip to Perth and found out third hand about this acccident.

Not me nor my vehicles involved, however I Know Ross W very well, and have worked on that particular Ferret as well as driven it several times including driving it for previous Army Cadet weekend much the same as the one which led to this accident.

I am behind the eight-ball so to speak but I have been led to believe that as of 2pm today Ross is still in an induced coma with multiple injuries and fears are held re possible brain injury.

I'm sure I don't need to paint a picture of what it must have been like for him to be hit by a freight train in full flight in the Ferret.

I believe the vehicle's turret became detached and the hull crushed in on one side by the impact !

From memory not all of the rubber pads were still fitted and I believe Ross had no helmet on at the time.

Lets all wish him well and a speedy and full recovery...

subdued cheers

Phill