ADF member serving in Afghanistan admitted to German hospital

A member of Australia's defence force has been admitted to hospital in Germany after an incident in Afghanistan.

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File image of Australian CH 47 Chinook helicopter takes off in a cloud of dust at the construction site of a patrol base in Oruzgan Province, Afghanistan. Source: Australian Department of Defence

An Australian Defence Force member serving in Afghanistan has been admitted to hospital in Germany for a "non-combat related medical issue."

The ADF confirmed on Monday that a member was admitted to a specialist medical facility in Landstuhl, Germany.

The member reportedly raised allegations of bullying with senior command but received no support, 3AW is reporting.

It's understood the person is in a critical condition.

The ADF said it wouldn't release further information due to privacy and an investigation into the incident is ongoing.

"The ADF is providing support to the member and the member's family," the ADF said in a statement on Monday night.

"This includes providing regular contact with the identified family members, and has offered counsellor support."

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Published 3 April 2017 6:40pm
Updated 3 April 2017 7:03pm
Source: AAP

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