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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
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Bridgewater motorcycle hoons have bikes seized, charges laid

Eight motorcycles used by hoons across Hobart’s suburbs have been removed from the street this week. Police seized the eight bikes, including two that were stolen, during several traffic operations targeting illegal and anti-social riding off-road motorcycles in Bridgewater and Gagebrook. Six people have since been arrested and are now facing various charges including evading police, […]

Sun Sep 17, 2023 - 4:00am
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Argyle Street revealed as Hobart’s worst crash hot spot

Argyle Street in Hobart has been identified as the city’s most accident-prone location, according to the latest data from insurer AAMI. The 2023 AAMI Crash Index analysed over 350,000 insurance claims nationwide, covering the period from July 1 2022 to June 30 2023. The index revealed that Argyle Street topped the list for the highest […]

Thu Sep 14, 2023 - 5:00am
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Elderly driver seriously injured in Esk Highway crash

An elderly man in his 90’s has been left with serious injuries after crashing into a tree on the Esk Highway this evening. Emergency services were called to the serious crash on the highway at Conara near the Milford Road intersection around 4:30pm on Wednesday. The man was the only person in the silver Mercedes-Benz at […]

Wed Sep 13, 2023 - 5:52pm
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Young driver flown to hospital after serious rural crash

A young driver has been flown to hospital after crashing on a rural road in Tasmania’s north-east this morning. Investigators believe the 23-year-old Scottsdale man failed to negotiate a right-hand bend and crashed into a large fence post on Golconda Road around 11:25 am on Saturday. Police say the post “penetrated the windshield” of his grey […]

Sat Sep 9, 2023 - 1:41pm
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Car stolen from the side of the road after East Derwent highway crash

A car involved in a crash is believed to have been stolen from the side of a busy Hobart highway. Police say officers are looking to locate a silver Toyota Hilux that was taken from the side of the East Derwent Highway at Risdon Vale after it had been involved in a crash this week. […]

Sat Sep 9, 2023 - 4:00am
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Invermay ram raid: Three arrested after stealing tools, setting ute on fire

Three men have been arrested after ram-raiding a tool store with a stolen ute in Launceston’s north overnight. After allegedly stealing the red Mazda from a Prospect address, Acting Detective Inspector Andrew Hanson said the trio then committed a series of burglaries – targeting brand new power tools – across the city. Hanson said the […]

Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 9:30pm
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P-plater crashes into Blackmans Bay house

A Blackmans Bay street has been closed after a p-plater crashed into a house this evening. Emergency services have removed the young driver from the vehicle and are currently working to remove the vehicle from the side of the Blowhole Road home. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time.

Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 6:46pm
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Woman killed in serious Latrobe crash overnight

A young woman has died following a serious crash in Tasmania’s north overnight. The 25-year-old is believed to have lost control of her vehicle on Moriarty Road at Latrobe around 9pm on Thursday. She is the third person to pass away on Tasmania’s roads in recent weeks. Anyone who may have witnessed a Black BMW […]

Fri Sep 1, 2023 - 7:41am
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Car loses wheel after crashing into barrier on Tasman Bridge

A car has lost its wheel after crashing into a barrier on Hobart’s Tasman bridge tonight. Traffic is currently moving slowly past scene, which is blocking two eastern-shore bound lanes. Authorities are working to clear the scene. More to come…  

Thu Aug 31, 2023 - 6:54pm