Investigations are continuing into a two-vehicle traffic crash at Norwood, in Launceston, on Saturday night in which two teenagers riding a motorcycle sustained serious injuries.
A 17-year-old boy who was a pillion passenger on the motorcycle was initially treated at Launceston General Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he is in a critical condition with head injuries.
A 17-year-old boy is in Launceston General Hospital receiving treatment for leg and pelvic injuries.
Police are calling for any witnesses to the crash at the roundabout on Boiton Hill Road.
The crash happened about 8.45pm Saturday at the intersection of Boiton Hill Road and Norwood Avenue, involving a collision between a trailbike and a Subaru Forester.
The impact of the collision caused both riders to come off the trailbike.
Initial investigations indicate the male riders were not wearing helmets at the time of the collision.
The driver of the car was not physically injured.
Boiton Hill Road near the crash site was closed for about three hours while emergency services and Tasmania Police resources, including Northern Crash Investigation Services and Forensic Services, worked at the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have relevant footage (dashcam or CCTV) is urged to contact police on 131 444 or submit information anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (reference 000398-13092025).
