Serious Crash Involving 16-Year-Old Pedestrian, Lyell Highway, Sorell Creek
Police are investigating a serious crash that occurred on the Lyell Highway at Sorell Creek. Preliminary investigations indicate that around 8:40pm on Sunday 23 July 2023, a 16-year-old boy was walking towards Hobart when he was struck by a vehicle heading in the same direction. The boy suffered serious head injuries and is in a…
Serious injuries following explosion at home in Kings Meadows
At approximately 5:30pm on Sunday the 23rd July 2023, emergency services were called to attend a residence Janet Street, Kings Meadows following a reported explosion at the home. Attending emergency services found four patients ranging in age from five years old to 49 years old. The 49 year old male was found to have extensive…
High Range Drink Driving Charge
On Saturday 22 July 2023, Clarence Plains Police were on mobile patrol on the Tasman Highway Cambridge, when they observed a vehicle being driven in a dangerous manner. Officers caused the vehicle to stop and spoke with a 47 year old Roches Beach man who presented as being intoxicated. The driver later returned a positive…
Police vehicle crash
Just after 7pm on Saturday 22 July, a police vehicle was involved in a crash on the Bass Highway at Round Hill. The vehicle has hit an embankment on the side of the road and rolled onto its roof. There were no other vehicles involved in the crash. Two police officers were in the vehicle,…
Huonville man charged with string of burglary and stealing offences
Police have charged a 27-year-old man from Huonville with a string of offences, following investigations into several burglary and stealing matters in Hobart and Kingston recently. The burglaries relate to “tradie” vehicles, targeting the stealing of power tools and other equipment. Close to $40,000 worth of property has been stolen over the past two weeks,…
15 years on, police renew call for information into disappearance of Helen Munnings
With the fifteen-year anniversary of the disappearance of Helen Munnings this weekend, police are renewing their call for public information to determine what happened to Helen. “This year marks the 15-year anniversary of the disappearance of Helen Munnings who was last seen on 23 July 2008 on Marine Terrace in Burnie when she was 20-years-old,”…
Serious crash at Bass Highway, Latrobe
Police are investigating a serious two vehicle crash which occurred about 7:20am today on the Bass Highway, Latrobe near the intersection of Speedway Drive. The crash involved a white Isuzu MUX and a white Mitsubishi light truck. Preliminary investigations indicate the truck was stopped on Bass Highway while waiting to turn into Speedway Drive, when…
Concern for welfare – Damien Keogh
32-year-old Damien was last seen in Burnie on 13 June and concerns are held for his welfare. Damien is described as 183cms in height, with olive skin, green eyes and brown hair. It is believed Damien may be in the East Devonport area. If you have seen Damien, or know where he is, please contact…
Serious crash, Tasman Highway
Police and emergency services responded to a serious single-vehicle crash on the Tasman Highway, north of Triabunna shortly before 10am today. A white dual-cab ute had left the roadway and crashed into a tree while travelling south, near Hermitage Road. The driver and one passenger were treated for serious injuries at the scene by paramedics…
Serious crash – Legana
Police and emergency services responded to a crash between a motor vehicle and cyclist shortly before 3pm today, at the intersection of Atkinsons Road and West Tamar Highway, Legana. The collision involved a car driven by a 29 year old man, and a 26 year old cyclist. The cyclist sustained a serious injury and was…