Crash involving police, Midland Highway

Police are continuing to investigate a crash involving a marked police car and a grey Mazda station wagon on the Midland Highway this evening.

Police and emergency services were called to the scene about 2km north of Oatlands shortly after 5pm, after the police officer involved notified authorities.

Preliminary investigations indicate both cars were travelling north on the highway when the crash occurred.

“The police car appears to have been hit by the vehicle which was travelling behind it on the highway,” said Inspector Grant Twining.

“Traffic diversions were in place for some time to allow crash investigators to examine the scene, and police would like to thank motorists for their patience and understanding,” Inspector Twining said.

“The male police officer, who was the sole occupant of the police car, was taken to hospital by helicopter with potentially serious injuries,” he said.

“Thankfully, those injuries are now not believed to be life-threatening.”

The occupants of the other car were not physically injured in the crash.

“Crash investigators are continuing to conduct inquiries, and as is normal process for a crash involving police, the Tasmania Police Professional Standards Unit will monitor the investigation.”

Anyone with information or relevant dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444.