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Head-on crash blocking Tasman Highway at Orielton

Several people are being treated for injuries after a head-on crash between a van and a car on the Tasman Highway this evening. The highway between Orielton and Runnymede is partially blocked. Police are urging people to avoid the area as authorities work to clear the scene. Motorists are asked to take an alternate route […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 7:30pm
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Bass Highway blocked after truck trailer rolls at Sulphur Creek

The Bass Highway is blocked and traffic is being diverted after a truck trailer flipped at Sulphur Creek this morning. Police say the highway is blocked near the roundabout with Preservation Drive between Burnie and Penguin. Motorists are being asked to avoid the area and to anticipate delays until the scene is cleared. No serious […]

Wed Jan 24, 2024 - 11:00am
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Pair who hid in bush after crash on Hobart street facing multiple charges

A young man and a teenager who were found hiding in a bush after crashing an allegedly stolen car on a suburban Hobart street are now facing multiple charges. The pair, a 29-year-old and a 17-year-old, collided with another vehicle on Kalang Avenue in Lenah Valley on January 17th before fleeing the scene. Police later found […]

Mon Jan 22, 2024 - 4:30pm
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Teens in trouble for wrong-way, 160km/h police chase through Midlands in allegedly stolen car

Two teenagers are in trouble with authorities after they were caught driving an allegedly stolen Toyota at speeds exceeding 160km/h through Tasmania’s Midlands this afternoon. According to police, the pair will spend the night in custody after allegedly attempting to evade officers who had spotted them on the Midland Highway near Stonor at around 3:30pm […]

Sun Jan 21, 2024 - 7:40pm
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Person injured, South Arm Road closed after pedestrian struck by car

A pedestrian has been injured after they were struck by a car on a greater Hobart road tonight, police say. South Arm Road is currently closed between Rokeby and Lauderdale, from the intersection of Acton Road and Oakdowns Parade, following the incident that was reported around 10pm on Thursday. Police are diverting traffic away from […]

Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 10:40pm
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All major roads jammed across Hobart as emergency services close two lanes on Tasman Bridge

Two lanes heading towards the eastern shore on Hobart’s Tasman Bridge have been closed by emergency services this afternoon. Police are asking motorists to avoid the area and to anticipate delays while officers respond to an “isolated incident” on the bridge. City-bound traffic is also being impacted by the lane closures and a reduced speed […]

Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 2:20pm
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Learner caught speeding down Launceston highway at 140km/h, loses bike and licence

A young motorcyclist, who had only held a learner’s licence for just six months, has been fined after he was caught speeding down the East Tamar Highway at 140km/h. Highway Patrol detected the 17-year-old travelling along the Launceston highway between Mowbray and Newnham around 7pm on Wednesday. Senior Constable Christopher Rockliff said the rider was […]

Thu Jan 18, 2024 - 11:30am
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