Police said he had non-life threatening injuries.

They said at 8.12am the road was now open, but drivers were urged to drive cautiously through the area because TasNetworks would be repairing a power pole.

EARLIER: People have been asked to avoid Sheffield Road, Lower Barrington in the vicinity of the Lower Barrington Hall, following a single-vehicle crash on Friday morning.

Tasmania Police said a vehicle had crashed into a power pole, with its driver, its sole occupant, trapped.

Any injuries are unknown at this stage.

Tasmania Police said the power pole would need to be assessed and may need to be removed, an event which would result in delays in the area.