Gretna mother dies after two-vehicle crash on Glenora Road at Plenty: Tasmania Police

The crash was reported about 8.30am this morning. When Tasmania Police arrived on the scene there was a considerable amount of black ice on the road.

Acting Inspector Andrew Bennett said the crash was between a milk tanker and a 2002 Holden Commodore.

“There is strong indication black ice and weather conditions played a significant factor in this crash,” he said.

The woman, 51, from Gretna, had just dropped her daughter at school prior to the crash.

The unladen milk truck was being driven by a 49-year-old man who called Tasmania Police to report the incident.

It’s believed he was uninjured but was taken to hospital as a precaution. He is believed to have been shaken by the incident.

Act Insp Bennett said the crash was a prime example of how fragile all road users were on the road, particularly at this time of year.

“The prevalence of black ice in the lane the Commodore was driving was quite high, we had officers slipping over the road,” he said.

“You won’t see black ice; the first you’ll know of it is when you’ve lost control of the car.”

Act Insp Bennett said he didn’t believe speed was a factor in the crash.

The road is known to locals as being a dangerous road for black ice during winter.

Support is being provided to the young girl by her school and Tasmania Police.

A serious two-car crash has occurred at Plenty, in the state’s south.

The crash occurred at 8.45am Friday morning on Glenora Road.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area until further notice. 

There are no further details but it’s believed the weather conditions are icy.