A 22-year-old man has been airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital after receiving critical head injuries from a vehicle rollover in the state's North-East.
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Emergency services were called to the crash at 10.45am on Roses Tiers Road at Upper Blessington on Sunday after a single vehicle, a red Toyota station wagon, rollover.
The crash involved a pair from Launceston, a 22-year-old male driver and a 23-year-old male passenger.
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Tasmania Police initial investigations show the driver lost control on a bend, before losing further control after the vehicle hit loose gravel, causing it to roll twice and land on its driver's side in the middle of the road.
Both men were taken to the Launceston General Hospital for assessment, with the driver sustaining serious head injuries. Before he was upgraded to a critical status and was flown to the RHH.
Acting inspector Justin Bidgood said the passenger suffered minor injuries to the chest.
"The driver was initially trapped," he said.
"The driver was conscious and talking, and was considered serious at the scene. He was transported by road to the Launceston General Hospital.
"We believe alcohol was an influence in the crash and the driver was unlicensed at the time. It may have been an incidence where alcohol was a hangover from the night before.
"Police would like to remind drivers that when having a big night to give yourself plenty of time to come back down to the legal level."
Police are asking for dash cam footage and to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the crash or the vehicle's driving behaviour prior to the incident.
Witnesses can contact police on 13 14 44 or can contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au.
A person has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after a single vehicle crash on Roses Tier Road, Upper Blessington.
Police have asked motorists coming from Mathinna to divert via Gunns Road.
More information to follow.
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