Two motorcyclists dead after fatal crash on Tasmania’s East Coast at Beaumaris
An outpouring of grief and support has flowed following the death of two motorcyclists on Saturday morning. Meanwhile, police have provided an update on the tragedy.
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Two young men died while riding motorbikes on gravel road in wet conditions on the East Coast, Tasmania Police confirmed in an update on Saturday afternoon.
Detective Acting Inspector Jason Jones confirmed the two died in a head-on collision while riding with a group of 10 friends, with no other injuries reported.
“The crash occurred just after a crest, and they’ve both … around the middle of the road, from what we can tell,” he said.
He said the two men, aged 23 and 30, died upon the arrival of emergency services.
All involved were wearing helmets and protective equipment, police confirmed.
“It was just unfortunate circumstances for the crash resulted in horrific injuries that caused their death,” the officer said.
Detective Jones said they were riding unregistered bikes without a licence.
“In tragic events like this, it’s always a timely reminder that the rules are there for a reason, and that you need to have licenses to ride motorcycles, and that requires training as well, and that’s very important,” he said.
Earlier: An outpouring of grief and support has flowed on social media following the death of two motorcyclists on Saturday morning.
Two men, one aged 23 and another 30, from the Hobart area died from a crash while riding with a group of friends on Coach Rd, Beaumaris.
Within minutes of the The Mercury posting the news on Facebook, users shared messages of condolences.
A man wrote: “Taken too soon, the world has lost two of the most genuine and caring people! Until next time boys! Rest easy!”
One woman wrote “rest peacefully boys, thoughts are with everyone”.
Another posted “RIP boys, fly high and run a muck”.
“RIP boys, only the good ones get taken early,” another man posted.
Police are providing an update on the incident this afternoon having earlier said the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.
Initial: Tasmania police have confirmed two motorcyclists have died after a crash involving a group of friends riding on the East Coast.
Emergency responders were called to the incident just after 8.30am on Saturday.
“Sadly, two male riders have died as a result of the crash,” a police spokesperson said.
Officers confirmed the men, aged 23 and 30, were from the Hobart area.
The men were reportedly riding with a group of friends.
Officers said the circumstances of the crash remained under investigation.
“Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this tragic time,” the spokesperson said.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
More to come.
Originally published as Two motorcyclists dead after fatal crash on Tasmania’s East Coast at Beaumaris
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