Three bushwalkers rescued near Federation Peak
Police are reminding bushwalkers to be prepared and always carry communication devices, after three people were rescued from near Federation Peak last night. “About 11am yesterday, an EPIRB was activated in the Federation Peak area, after a bushwalker became injured and required assistance from emergency services,” said Inspector Colin Riley. “Three adults had been doing…
Police warning to speeding drivers
Tasmanian motorists continue to put themselves and other road users at risk by driving too fast, Tasmania Police’s annual road safety initiative shows. As Operation Safe Arrival draws to a close after a 12-day campaign**, Tasmania Police intercepted more than 1130 drivers for exceeding the speed limit – 360 more than the previous year, with…
Fatal single vehicle crash – Devonport
Sadly, a rider has died following a serious single-vehicle crash at Don in the state’s North-West overnight. Police and emergency services were called to the scene on Don Heads Road just after 8pm after reports an e-bike had crashed into a pole. With permission from the next of kin, police can confirm the teen rider sadly died…