Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s aircraft was forced to execute an emergency landing on Tuesday evening after departing from Washington, D.C.

A Defence spokesperson confirmed that the Royal Australian Air Force KC-30A aircraft, which carried the Prime Minister, rerouted and made a safe landing in St. Louis.

A statement indicated, “Our paramount concern is offering assistance to the injured individual, and we ask that their privacy be upheld.”

According to local FOX 2, officials reported that a crew member sustained a head injury from luggage, which was thought to have dropped from an overhead compartment.

The crew member reportedly experienced a concussion and received transport to a hospital.

FOX 2 reported that Albanese’s aircraft departed at 5:15 p.m., with the emergency landing occurring approximately at 7:45 p.m.

On Monday, the President and Albanese finalized an agreement concerning critical minerals at the White House, with the U.S. having expressed interest in the continent’s extensive rare-earth reserves. This development comes as China implements stricter regulations on its critical mineral exports.

Both leaders characterized the accord as an $8.5 billion arrangement between the allied nations. Trump mentioned that negotiations had transpired over many months.

Trump, promoting the agreement, stated, “Roughly a year from now, we will possess such an abundance that you won’t know how to utilize them. They will be valued at $2.”

Albanese further commented that the pact elevates the U.S.-Australia relationship “to the subsequent stage.”