Police are investigating a crash on the Southern Outlet at Kingston this morning involving a truck and a bus. 

About 7.30am, police responded to reports of a crash involving a private bus with 30 passengers on board and a Scania truck with a trailer laden with quarry materials. 

At this stage in the investigation, it is believed the Scania truck crashed into the rear of the bus as it stopped suddenly to avoid a collision with another vehicle. 

A number of people sustained what are believed to be non-serious injuries. 

Five people were transported by Ambulance by the Royal Hobart Hospital. 

A further 12 people were transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital by an alternate private bus organised by the company owner who was on-site. 

Police would like to speak to anyone who has information that would assist the investigation. 

Information can be provided to Kingston Police on 131 444 – quote ESCAD 61-07012026. 

Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.