Police have attended a serious crash involving two vehicles, that occurred today on Highland Lakes Road, near the intersection with Waddamana Road. Police and emergency services personnel attended the scene at around 11.30am.
Initial inquiries indicate that the driver of a Nissan Tiida was travelling north on Highland Lakes Road, when it crossed into the path of a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction. Weather conditions at the time were unseasonally cold and wet.
The occupants of the second vehicle, all tourists from Poland, were not injured, but were assessed by Ambulance Tasmania as a precaution.
The driver of the Nissan Tiida received a compound fracture to his leg and was taken by Ambulance to Launceston General Hospital for further assessment and treatment. The remaining passengers in the Nissan Tiida were unharmed.
Anyone with information 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 OR 796472 when providing information.
