Sadly, a 27-year-old woman has died and a 32-year-old man is in a serious condition after a two-vehicle crash on Johnston Road St Leonards, in Launceston this evening.
The crash occurred on Johnston Road, St Leonards about 5.20pm. The woman was the driver and the man a passenger of a Mazda sedan which collided with a Subaru wagon. Luckily the sole female driver of the Subaru was not physically injured in the crash.
Upon police arrival, CPR was provided to the woman however sadly, she died at the scene. Our thoughts are with the woman's family and loved ones at this difficult time.
The man was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious condition.
Police and emergency services remain on the scene, with Johnston Road remaining closed to allow crash scene investigations to be conducted.
Police are calling for witnesses to the crash to come forward.
Anyone with dash cam footage or information should contact Police on 131444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestopperstas.com.au
A report will be prepared for the Coroner.
