Tasmanian woman charged with seven offences after Batman Highway horse float crash

The 20-year-old Rowella woman had been driving a white Ford Ranger, which was towing a horse float, on the Batman Highway in the early hours of Monday, January 30.

Shortly after crossing the Batman Bridge, the vehicle approached a right-hand bend, left the road and hit a tree stump.

The five occupants of the car - all aged between 14 and 20 - were transported to Launceston General Hospital.

Two of the horses died on impact, and the other two horses were later euthanised by a vet.

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Police said the woman would appear in the Launceston Magistrates Court at a later date to face charges including:

At the time, Inspector Ruth Orr said it appeared fatigue had been the cause of the crash.

"My understanding is they were in Hobart attending a race, and after the race on Sunday evening they were travelling back home to Rowella," Inspector Orr said.

An 18-year-old passenger who sustained serious injuries was later flown to Melbourne for further treatment, while a 17-year-old was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital.

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