A person has died at the scene of a serious crash on the Huon Highway in southern Tasmania early this morning.
Emergency services were called to the incident near Castle Forbes Bay around 4am on Sunday.
Inspector John Pratt said initial investigations indicate the vehicle left the road and went down an embankment.
“The circumstances leading up to the crash are being investigated by police,” he said.
“A report will be prepared for the coroner.”
“Our thoughts are with everyone involved.”
Earlier: The Huon Highway has been closed following a serious crash this morning.
Emergency services are at the scene between Castle Forbes Bay and Port Huon.
Police said traffic to Geeveston and further south is being diverted along Palmers Road.
The highway is expected to be closed for several hours.
Police have not yet provided any further information about the crash.
The extent of the injuries or the number of people involved remains unknown.
