Police continue to investigate serious crash on Batman Highway
Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a serious single vehicle crash on the Batman Highway yesterday. Following medical assessments after the crash, five occupants of the vehicle were transported to the Launceston General Hospital (LGH) for treatment. One person has been released and four remain admitted at the LGH.
St Helens Incident
At 10:50pm on Monday 30/1/23 Tasmania Police responded to a call of an armed person at the Dianas Basin campsite near St Helens. Upon arrival, police were approached by a woman brandishing a machete. The woman was sprayed with capsicum spray and went into nearby bushland. The area was cordoned off for several hours while…
Glenorchy Police cracking down on anti-social behaviour
Police are cracking down on illegal and anti-social activity within the Glenorchy shopping precinct and bus mall, taking a no-tolerance approach to offenders and disruptive behaviour. Divisional Sergeant Amanda Hall said police are aware there has been an increase in the number of youths in public spaces engaging in disruptive behaviour recently. “Our strategy is…
Serious motorcycle crash, Port Huon
Police are seeking public information in relation to a motorbike crash at Port Huon on Saturday. Around 7.44am a 50-year-old motorcycle rider on a blue Suzuki motorbike was involved in a serious motorcycle crash at Port Huon. Witnesses reported seeing the rider travelling at high speed before losing control and crashing into a concrete culvert…
Police investigating explosive incidents in New Norfolk
Two youths will be proceeded against in relation to several incidents in New Norfolk last week where home-made explosive devices caused minor damage to property. In the early hours on 25 and 26 January, police received reports of loud bangs in the areas of Pioneer Avenue, Kensington Street, Cowburn Road, and Hazelwood Road. Minor property…
Serious Motor Vehicle Crash – Batman Highway, Rowella
At approximately 1:45am Monday 30th January 2023, emergency services were notified of a serious motor vehicle crash on the Batman Highway at Rowella. It was found that a White Ford Ranger utility with five occupants and towing a horse float with four horses had left the road and impacted with a tree stump. The crash…
Serious Single Vehicle Motorcycle Crash at Goshen
Around midday today, a 70-year-old Melbourne man, who was travelling as part of an organised motorcycle tour, was involved in a serious single vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway at Goshen, when his motorcycle left the roadway and crashed into an embankment. The man was treated by ambulance personnel at the scene, which was also…
Charges laid – Arson – Risdon Vale
Police and emergency services were alerted to a structure fire in Gardenia Road, Risdon Vale about 7.30pm last night. The fire was extinguished by Tasmania Fire Service with extensive damage caused to two units. Damage is estimated to be valued at more than $400,000. Thankfully, no one was injured. A fire investigation has been conducted…
Serious two vehicle crash on Liena Rd Mole Creek
Police and emergency services were called to a serious two vehicle crash on Liena Road, Mole Creek about 6.00pm yesterday. Five people were travelling on the incorrect side of the road in a white Nissan Patrol and collided with a silver Hyundai Accent driven by a couple in their 70’s before hitting a power pole.…
Police continue commitment to road policing with traffic operations at coastal destinations
Northern Police conducting targeted traffic patrols across coastal destinations are encouraging motorists to do the right thing on the roads. “Continuing Tasmania Police’s commitment to improving driver behaviours and reducing crashes on our roads, Northern Police conducted targeted traffic patrols at popular coastal destinations yesterday – focused on speeding and drink driving,” said Inspector Ruth…