Passenger killed, two hospitalised in two-vehicle crash on Bass Highway
A man was killed in a two-vehicle crash at Ulverstone, on Tasmania’s north coast, on Thursday.
The 68-year-old from Penguin was the passenger in a car travelling on the Bass Hwy when the smash occurred just before midday.
He sustained serious injuries and was treated at the scene by responding paramedics.
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A driver and another passenger sustained non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.
They were taken to the North West Regional Hospital.
The highway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
Investigations are ongoing, and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones,” police said.
Originally published on 7NEWS
