At approximately 6.05 am, Wednesday 13 April 2011, Police were advised of a two vehicle crash on the Midland Highway, approximately 450 metres south of the Mona Vale Road junction.

The crash has occurred on the southern side of a sweeping bend, when a north bound white Ford Falcon station wagon has crossed the centre line and into the path of a south bound Mack prime mover, with fully laden B Double trailers.  The trailers were laden with pine logs. 

On impact, the Ford has rotated anti-clockwise and stopped on the verge of the north bound lane.  The prime mover has lost steerage and has continued 137 metres south, before the B double trailers rolled, rolling the prime mover onto the left side and the vehicle stopping in a paddock on the northern side of the road way.  The load has been thrown from the trailer, blocking both lanes.

The female driver of the Ford has died instantly as a result of the impact.  The male driver of the prime mover received minor injuries.

A north bound red Holden Commodore sedan has driven upon the scene and has had light impact with a pine log in the north bound lane, causing minor damage to the vehicle.

Police from the Campbell Town, Cressy, Northern Traffic, Northern Forensic attended the crash along with local SES, Fire and Ambulance.  Police closed the road for approximately 4 hours.

Could any persons with information regarding the crash please contact Northern District Traffic, Accident Investigation, Launceston, 6336 3936.

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