BREAKING NEWS: Canbera raiders stars Joseph tapine involved in a car accident on his way to…..see more

In a shocking development this morning, Canberra Raiders star forward Joseph Tapine was involved in a minor car accident while travelling to the Raiders’ training facility in Braddon.
Club officials have confirmed that no serious injuries were sustained, and Tapine is currently undergoing precautionary medical checks.

According to early reports, the incident occurred shortly after 7:30am when Tapine’s vehicle was struck at an intersection by a car attempting to merge into traffic. Witnesses described the collision as “loud but not severe,” noting that airbags deployed immediately.

Emergency services arrived within minutes, assessing both drivers at the scene. Tapine was said to be “alert and responsive,” though visibly shaken by the impact.

A Raiders spokesperson released a brief statement:

“Joseph is safe and being looked after by medical staff. At this stage, we believe the injuries are minor. We will provide further updates once assessments are complete.”

Training for the Raiders continued as scheduled, though several teammates expressed relief after hearing that Tapine was expected to recover quickly.

Local authorities are now reviewing traffic camera footage to determine the cause of the collision. No charges have been filed at this stage.

Fans have taken to social media to express their support, wishing the star forward a swift recovery ahead of the team’s upcoming matces.