Media release – Tasmania Police, 30 Decembrer 2024
Police are investigating a serious three-vehicle crash on the Bass Highway earlier today.
Police and emergency services were called to the scene at Christmas Hills Road just after 11.30am Monday after reports multiple vehicles had crashed.
Initial investigations suggest a white Volkswagen Golf travelling from Christmas Hills Road onto the Bass Highway collided with a white Toyota Hilux 4WD travelling in a south east direction towards Deloraine.
The Volkswagen Golf has then collided with a grey Volkswagen SUV travelling in the opposite lane towards Devonport, which resulted in the grey Volkswagen SUV coming to rest on its roof in a ditch on the southern side of the highway.
The driver and passenger of the Volkswagen Golf, a 19 year old woman and 54 year old woman – both from Blackstone Heights – were transported to the Launceston General Hospital in a critical condition.
The 19 year old woman remains at the hospital undergoing surgery, and the 54 year old woman has since been transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital.
The sole occupant of the white Toyota Hilux – a Devonport woman in her 30s – was also transported to the Launceston General Hospital as a precaution for minor injuries.
The five occupants of the grey Volkswagen SUV – all tourists from Victoria – received minor injuries with three transported to the LGH for assessment.
The Bass Highway was closed for about six hours while the scene was cleared.
Anyone with information about the crash should contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 or online at crimestopperstas.com.au.
Police urge Tasmanians to celebrate safely as we bring in 2025
Tasmanians are being urged to be safe and responsible, and to look after themselves and each other as they celebrate New Year’s Eve on Tuesday night.
Acting Inspector Danny Jackson said if you are planning on celebrating as you see the new year in, please drink responsibly, look after your mates, and plan a safe way home.
“Whether you are celebrating in the entertainment precincts, at a friend’s house, or while camping or visiting the shack, we want everyone to bring in 2025 safely.”
“It’s a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year ahead, and we don’t want to discourage anyone from celebrating – but we do want to encourage people to be safe and considerate of others.”
Police will be patrolling across Tasmania targeting anti-social behaviour, violence and drink and drug driving.
“We will have a highly visible presence across the state to ensure everyone has a safe environment to celebrate in,” said Inspector Jackson.
“As part of Operation Safe Arrival, police will be patrolling the roads across Tasmania, targeting dangerous behaviours like driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.”
“If you’re planning on drinking, don’t drive.”
“We’ll have patrols on our highways and main roads, and we’ll be covering other routes, back streets, and rural areas.”
“Don’t start 2025 with a mistake you’ll live to regret.”
