About 7:40am this morning, police, ambulance and fire crews were called to a five vehicle accident on the Brooker Highway just north of the Risdon Road lights. The accident occurred in the south bound lanes heading into the city.

The cause of the crash is still being investigated but police believe alcohol was a major factor and a 46 year old female driver has been charged with drink driving as a result. One lane of traffic was blocked for about 40 minutes to allow emergency crews to deal with the incident.

At the same time, a separate two vehicle accident occurred in the south bound lanes of the Brooker Highway about 200 metres north of the first one. Police believe the two accidents do not appear related.

No one was injured in either of the accidents.

Police would like to use this opportunity as a timely reminder for road users to slow down and pay attention while the roads are wet and slippery in the winter months.

Anyone who witnessed either accident, who has not yet spoken with police, are urged to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or Glenorchy Police on 62302777.

(03) 6230 2296