News Article:
Dec 22, 2024
Aaron Shattock, former Brisbane Lions Premiership player, critically injured in Gold Coast accident
By Sarah Swain
In a tragic turn of events, former Brisbane Lions player Aaron Shattock is critically injured following a severe accident that occurred on the Gold Coast. The 44-year-old ex-AFL player was reportedly crushed under an excavator on private property in the afternoon hours.
The accident happened just before 1 pm (2 pm AEDT). Emergency services reached the scene promptly and used hydraulic equipment to extract Shattock from under the heavy machinery. He was subsequently rushed to a nearby hospital, severely injured with critical chest wounds.
Shattock’s remarkable career includes being a part of the Brisbane Lions’ 2002 Premiership-winning team, making this tragedy a significant blow to the AFL community.
As of now, the police have initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate accident. The details of the incident and how it transpired are yet to be revealed.
Further updates on Shattock’s health condition and progress of the investigation will be shared as they come in. The thoughts of the community are with Shattock and his family during this challenging time.
