Works on Hobart’s Southern Outlet are causing major headaches for drivers today, with a traffic jam extending from just before the Mount Nelson interchange ‘back to Kingston’. RoadsTas say the necessary road surface repair works on the main road are causing delays that are “longer than [they] anticipated”. “We’re now working with our contractors to […]
Thu Oct 19, 2023 - 1:40pmA 16-year-old Tasmanian teenager has died after crashing his quad bike near Wynyard overnight. Police were alerted to the missing rider yesterday afternoon after family members failed to locate him, with officers finding the teen down an embankment early this morning. The incident is being investigated by crash investigators, with people asked to avoid the […]
Thu Oct 19, 2023 - 7:55amA 22-year-old champion Tasmanian boxer who was killed in a crash that saw her lose control of her vehicle “whilst travelling at very high speed” was high on “numerous illicit and prescription drugs” at the time, a Corner has found. Danni Clayton was “travelling at a speed of 174 km/h” in the lead up to the July […]
Tue Oct 17, 2023 - 2:30pmLaunceston police have busted two high-range drink drivers in the city this weekend, with both immediately disqualified and now set to face court. The pair, both caught by police on patrol, were “visibly intoxicated” when officers pulled them over, Acting Inspector Andrew Hanson said. One man, a 34-year-old from Queensland, was caught after police watched […]
Sun Oct 15, 2023 - 3:56pmA man has died after crashing into a power pole on Back River Road in the Derwent Valley overnight. Emergency services arrived at the scene shortly after 3am on Saturday where they found the 33-year-old had “failed to negotiate the slight right-hand bend in the road” and crashed. Nearby residents heard the crash and rushed to […]
Sat Oct 14, 2023 - 8:03amThe driver of a ute towing a horse float has walked away from a crash on the Channel Highway without any serious injuries this morning. Police say the road is completely blocked near Flowerpot and ask motorists to avoid the area. “The driver of the vehicle received non life threatening injuries and the horse does […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 12:30pmA 26-year-old pedestrian has been killed after a two-car crash on the corner of Margaret and Fredrick Streets in Launceston around 9:20pm last night. Police say the young man died at the scene, while his 46-year-old friend was transported to hospital with serious injuries. Emergency services were on scene within minutes, closing the Roda for […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 8:06amA crashed ute, towing a trailer, has brought traffic to a standstill in the Rosny area of the Tasman Highway this morning. Police say the left-hand lane heading east towards Cambridge is currently blocked and ask motorists to expect lengthy delays. Friday morning traffic has come to a stop in the area, with queues stretching […]
Fri Oct 13, 2023 - 7:58amA truck has brought down power lines in Lebrun, west of Lilydale, this morning. Emergency services responded to the crash on Golconda Road in Lebrina around 6:30AM today. Golconda Road is closed between Bacala Road and Tunnel Road, and motorists are being asked to divert via Bacala Road and Tunnel Road. Both lanes of the […]
Thu Oct 12, 2023 - 9:04amA man who crashed his car into a power pole in Hobart’s north overnight has been arrested after allegedly assaulting an eyewitness. Police say the assault happened after the driver crashed on Boyer Road shortly after 9:30pm on Tuesday night. After stopping at the scene to help, the man allegedly assaulted the witness, who managed […]
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