Mock terrorist training at Marvel Stadium leaves workers traumatised
Two Marvel Stadium workers have reportedly been left traumatised after getting caught up in a mock terrorist training exercise which included gunfire with blanks and mock injuries.
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Victoria Police has confirmed a Critical Incident Response Team training exercise was conducted at the stadium on June 23.
A staff miscommunication left some Marvel Stadium workers unaware they were witnessing a training exercise, with some staff running for their life in fear.
3AW’s Jimmy Bartel, who was at the ground early ahead of the St Kilda vs Brisbane game, says he overheard staff talking about the incident.
“Victoria Police provided advanced detail about the circumstances of the training scenario and advised there may be loud noises. As a further precaution CIRT erected signs advising any staff present a training exercise was taking place,” a Victoria Police spokesperson said in a statement.
Marvel Stadium has offered support and counselling to impacted staff.
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