Police are investigating a crash at Sandford in southern Tasmanian in which three people died.

Approximately 5.10pm last night, a blue Toyota Corolla was driving north on the South Arm Highway near 1710.  Initial investigations indicated that the 27 male driver appeared to lose control crossing to the incorrect side of the road.  Passengers in the Toyota at the time were a 28 year old man and 19 year old woman both of Howrah.

The Toyota has crossed into the path of a south bound black VW.  The VW has collided heavily with the passenger side of the Corolla killing all three occupants.

The VW was being driven by a 20 year old man from Rokeby, also in the vehicle was a 20 year old woman from South Arm.  The occupants of the VW were taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital for treatment.  They are in a serious but stable condition.

Police would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the Toyota in the area prior to the crash.

Anyone with information should contact Police on 131444.