UPDATED 2pm: A man has died after a crash between a fully laden log truck and a four wheel drive have collided in a serious crash on the Bass Highway.
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The deceased is believed to be an occupant of the 4WD.
Both vehicles are down an embankment on the highway, which is closed in both directions between Hadspen and Illawarra Road.
Northern crash investigators from Tasmania Police are currently examining the scene.
A man believed to be the driver of the truck was spoken to briefly at the scene before leaving.
The crash happened just before 1pm.
It appears the truck was travelling towards Prospect.
Emergency services including police, paramedics, firefighters and state transport inspectors are on the scene.
It appears the highway could be closed for some time.
UPDATED 1.10pm: The highway will be closed in both directions between Hadspen and Illawarra Road.
EARLIER: Police are attending a car crash on the Bass Highway near Prospect.
The crash involves a truck and a car, both of which are down an embankment.
One person is trapped.
Police have described the crash as serious.
Motorists are asked to avoid the area.
MORE TO COME