A police officer has died while taking part in a motorcycle ride in memory of his fallen colleagues.
A Queensland police officer has died in a crash during the Wall to Wall Ride for Remembrance near Glen Innes in northern New South Wales on Wednesday.
Hundreds of cyclists taking part in the annual event honouring police officers who have died in the line of duty set out from Brisbane early in the day.
Queensland Premier Steven Miles confirmed the tragic news on Wednesday night.
“I’m devastated to hear that an off-duty Queensland Police officer has died during the Wall to Wall memorial walk near Glen Innes,” Miles posted on X.
“My deepest condolences to the family, friends and all members of the Queensland Police Service. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.”
A Queensland police officer has died during the Wall to Wall March of Remembrance, which began in Brisbane on Wednesday.
The annual event honors police officers who have died in the line of duty.
No further details are available at this time.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Queensland and New South Wales police for further comment.
Up to 3,000 cyclists were expected to descend on Canberra ahead of a memorial service on Saturday.
The annual tour takes place on the eve of National Police Remembrance Day on September 29.