Police Investigating Serious Crash At Sidmouth

Police are investigating a serious single-vehicle crash at Sidmouth where a woman received critical injuries.

Police and emergency services were called to the West Tamar Highway just before 9.45am Wednesday (May 6) after reports a vehicle had crashed into a power pole.

The driver - a Mayfield woman in her 20s - was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a critical condition.

The two passengers in the vehicle suffered minor injuries and were treated at the scene.

Early investigations indicate the grey Holden commodore sedan was travelling south on the highway when it left the road and crashed into the pole.

The West Tamar Highway was closed for several hours as a result of the crash.

Investigations into the cause of the crash are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dash cam footage is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously. Please quote ESCAD 000102-06052026.

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