One person has died after a head-on crash at Elizabeth Town.
Subscribe now for unlimited access.
or signup to continue reading
Emergency services were called to the Bass Highway about 8pm on Monday after two cars crashed.
Police said it was believed a female driver crossed onto the wrong side of the road, and crashed into an oncoming vehicle.
In other news:
The 28-year-old Launceston woman was killed, and a man and woman in the other vehicle were taken to hospital.
Their injuries were not believed to be serious and they were reported as being in a stable condition.
The victim did not have any passengers.
Tasmania Police crash investigators remained at the scene just before 10pm, with the road still closed.
It was expected the closures would remain in place throughout the night, with traffic diverted via Railton Road and Gannons Hill Road.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Melissa Mobbs
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
A journalist with more than a decade of experience, Melissa Mobbs currently works as the Deputy Editor for The Examiner Newspaper in Launceston, and has a strong background in reporting on crime and the justice system. Send tips to Melissa.Mobbs@examiner.com.au or on Twitter via @melissamobbs.
More from Local News
DAILY
Your morning news
Today's top stories curated by our news team. Also includes evening update.
