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Serious two-truck crash in Burnie leaves one person dead, another injured

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Massie Greene Drive is closed between Bass Highway and Old Surrey Road

A 57-year-old man has died after a crash between two trucks on Massy Greene Drive in South Burnie today.

The crash was reported to authorities at around 10am on Sunday.

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Police say another person suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The section of Massy Greene Drive between the Bass Highway and Old Surrey Road remained closed for several hours.

“Initial inquiries indicate the man was travelling north on Massy-Greene Drive in a Kenworth Truck when he has collided with the rear of a second truck,” a police spokesperson said.

“The driver of the second truck was transported to North West Regional Hospital by Ambulance Tasmania and was later discharged with no injuries.”

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

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