At approximately 1.18am on Monday 6^th February 2012, a silver 1998 model Nissan Wagon, has been travelling south on the East Tamar Highway, just south of the Newnham Connector, below the Maritime College.  The vehicle has left the road on the eastern side and impacted with 3 gum trees, knocking two of the trees out of the ground.   

Two male occupants in the vehicle were conveyed to Launceston General Hospital.  One of these males a 30 year old from Waverleyis in a critical condition. The other male, aged 29 of Launceston had non life threatening injuries. 

Police enquiries are continuing into this crash.

Any witnesses who may have seen the crash or the vehicle in the area prior to the crash are asked to contact Northern Crash Investigation or Crime Stoppers on  1800 333 000.

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