A man has died at the scene of a serious long weekend crash on the Bass Highway near Elizabeth Town this morning.
Emergency services responded to collision between two trucks near the intersection with Bengeo Road around 7:20am on Sunday.
Acting Inspector Aleena Crack said the driver was found deceased upon arrival.
The driver of the other truck involved was taken to Launceston General Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
“The circumstances leading up to the crash are being investigated by police and a report will be prepared for the coroner,” she said.
“Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444.”
“Our thoughts are with everyone involved.”
The road remains closed while police complete their investigation.
