Police and emergency services responded to a serious three-vehicle crash at the northern end of Franklin earlier today.

The crash involved a white Suzuki, a white Ford utility towing a car on a car trailer, and a silver Suzuki.

Initial investigations indicate that the white Suzuki had slowed to a stop to give way to oncoming traffic before preparing to turn into a driveway. The ute towing the trailer was following the white Suzuki, and as it came around a corner, the driver braked heavily, losing control of the trailer and its load. The ute collided with the white Suzuki, forcing it into oncoming traffic, where it then collided with the silver Suzuki.

The occupants of the silver Suzuki, who are elderly, are in a serious condition. The driver of the white Ford utility was taken to hospital in a stable condition, while the driver of the white Suzuki was uninjured.

Patients were evacuated from the scene by two helicopters and road ambulance.

This incident serves as a timely reminder for all drivers to ensure any load being towed is within the specified limits of the trailer and tow vehicle and that all loads are properly secured.

Alcohol and drugs are not suspected to be factors in the crash, but all drivers have undergone mandatory blood testing.

Tasmania Police thanks the community for their patience while officers conducted a thorough investigation at the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police on 131 444.