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Car crashes into New Town Rivulet, bursts water pipe off Brooker Highway

Pulse Tasmania
The incident on Risdon Road. Image / Pulse

A large jet of water is being sent into the air next to a busy Hobart intersection after a car crashed into the New Town Rivulet.

The incident at the Brooker Highway intersection with Risdon Road occurred just before 1pm on Thursday.

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According to reports, a white St John Tasmania branded Toyota RAV4 veered off the road, crashed through a fence and came to rest in the Rivulet.

Police said two un-injured people were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for monitoring.

The incident on Risdon Road. Image / Pulse

Risdon Road remains closed from the Brooker Highway and is expected to be shut for at least an hour.

“We’re relieved to say no one was seriously injured,” a St John Tasmania spokesperson said.

“Our heartfelt thanks to the first responders for their help. Sometimes even the helpers need a helping hand!”

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