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Three seriously injured, helicopter dispatched to Bass Highway crash

Three people have been seriously injured after crash on the Bass Highway in Tasmania’s north this afternoon. Police say the serious crash between two cars is currently blocking the highway at Rocky Cape near Loosemores Road. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter has been dispatched to the scene, with motorists asked to avoid the scene. More to come… […]

Tue Oct 3, 2023 - 4:33pm
Road Incidents

Drunk justice student was on her phone when she crashed into bank: Court

A young justice studies student was drunk, using her mobile phone and driving an unregistered car in a crash that could have claimed her life, a court has heard. 20-year-old Lucy Rose Waud rolled her car multiple times in April this year after she crossed to the wrong side of the road and collided with an embankment. In […]

Tue Oct 3, 2023 - 3:30am
Road Incidents

Speeding Hobart man was high on meth in crash that injured young mum

A speeding Hobart driver was high on methylamphetamine when he crashed into a young single mum and her 2-year-old son three days before Christmas in 2020. Braedon Males, who was on parole for drug trafficking at the time of the crash on December 22, was found guilty by a jury of causing grievous bodily harm […]

Mon Oct 2, 2023 - 5:00am
Coroner Reports

Mystery surrounds double-fatal Tasmanian highway crash: Coroner

The reason behind a tragic crash that resulted in the death of a woman and her 15-year-old grandson last year remains undetermined. Eileen Murfet, a 68-year-old with a good driving record, and her grandson Lachlan Stones passed away after colliding with the back of a stationary truck on the Bass Highway in Latrobe in June […]

Thu Sep 28, 2023 - 5:30pm
Coroner Reports

Coroner blames fatal Tasmanian crash on ‘inexperience and wet road’

A Tasmanian learner driver was not negligent in a fatal crash that killed two of her family members, but ‘inexperienced,’ a new report has found. Brittany Wright lost control of her car on a wet West Tamar Highway at Lanena and crashed into an oncoming van in August 2021. Judy and Donald Riley, Wright’s great […]

Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 5:30am
Road Incidents

Drunk man crashes into car after lunchtime drinks

A Launceston man has been charged with high-range drink driving after a crashing on Saturday. The 54-year-old crashed into another vehicle Frederick Street around lunchtime and was taken into custody at the scene. Police say after testing the man for alcohol consumption, he was found to have a reading of 0.349 – almost 7 times the legal […]

Sun Sep 24, 2023 - 4:00am
Road Incidents

Motorcyclist flown to hospital with serious injuries after crash with car

A Motorcyclist who sustained serious injuries after a crash with a car in Tasmania’s north this afternoon has been flown to hospital. The man is believed to be in a serious but stable condition. Police say Stony Rise Road at Quoiba has reopened following the incident.

Fri Sep 22, 2023 - 4:46pm
Road Incidents

Young driver crashes into Sandy Bay casino, has ‘violent outburst’

A young driver who ploughed her car into Sandy Bay’s Wrest Point casino overnight is expected to face driving charges. Police say the 25-year-old woman drove into the reception area around 2:30am this morning, before getting out of her vehicle and “behaving in a violent manner”. The woman was arrested at the scene before being “bailed […]

Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 5:49pm
Road Incidents

Man charged over alleged Mount Direction hit and run crash

A Bridport man has been charged over a crash in Mount Direction that left four people injured in early September. Police say the man allegedly drove his grey Ford Ranger into a red Toyota Rav4 on Industry Road before speeding away. The 35-year-old is now facing multiple charges, including driver involved in crash and failing […]

Thu Sep 21, 2023 - 11:30am
Road Incidents

Motorcyclist killed in serious crash on New Norfolk road

A motorcyclist has died after sustaining serious injuries in a crash at New Norfolk this afternoon. The man in his 40s is believed to have hit a fence on Back River Road around 4pm. Police are continuing to investigate the cause of the crash.

Tue Sep 19, 2023 - 9:33pm