At approximately 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday 3 August 2016, Police and Emergency Services were called to attend the Midland Highway at Oatlands, adjacent to the St Peters Pass rest area, in relation to a two vehicle crash involving a Honda Sedan and a Kenworth semi-trailer. It appears the driver of the Honda sedan exited the car park of the rest area into the path of the south bound semi-trailer

The 56 year old male driver of the Honda sedan was trapped inside his vehicle and had to be cut free by SES Road Accident Rescue Crews. He was subsequently airlifted by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter to the Royal Hobart Hospital with serious injuries. The 61 year old male driver of the semi-trailer was also conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

As a result of the crash the Midland Highway was closed for several hours, causing significant traffic delays whilst the scene was cleared.

Witnesses to the crash are asked to contact Sergeant Rob Cooke at Oatlands Police Station on 6254 0014 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.