UPDATED: A serious crash on the East Derwent Highway has claimed the life of a young man after two vehicles collided late Thursday evening.
Emergency services responded to the crash at around 9:40pm last night, which involved a silver Holden Barina and a white Toyota van.
The driver of the Holden Barina, a 26-year-old man from Ross, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The identity of the victim has not been released at this time.
The female driver of the Toyota van sustained non-life-threatening injuries and is currently receiving medical treatment.
Authorities, including crash investigation services, remain at the accident site as the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision continue.
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
Traffic on the East Derwent Highway is currently being diverted at Lincoln Street and Boatta Road.
Motorists are advised to follow the designated detour routes and exercise caution in the area to ensure their safety and the safety of others.
EARLIER: A car has burst into flames and left those inside with serious injuries following a 2 vehicle accident outside a fuel station in Lindisfarne tonight.
Police told Pulse the crash occurred Hobart-bound outside the BP on the East Derwent Highway just before 10PM.
There is currently traffic diversions at Lincoln Street, East Derwent Highway and Boatta Road at this time.
The road is expected to remain closed between these intersections for ‘at least a couple of hours’.
