Serious crash at Deloraine closes Bass Highway in both directions

UPDATED: A 57-YEAR-OLD man from Tasmania’s south has died following a crash on the Bass Highway at Deloraine.

The truck at the scene of the fatal crash on the Bass Highway near Deloraine. Picture: CHRIS KIDD

UPDATED: A 57-YEAR-OLD man from Tasmania’s south has died following a crash on the Bass Highway at Deloraine.

Emergency services were called to the crash at 11am on Monday and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash, involving a truck and a car, happened near the Ashley Detention Centre.

Initial investigations indicate the Hyundai sedan was travelling towards Launceston behind another truck.

Investigations are continuing, but police said road and weather conditions did not appear to be a factor in the crash.

The section of the Bass Highway, near Exton, was closed for several hours with vehicles diverted via Meander Valley Rd.

Crash Investigation Services attended the scene and a report is being prepared for the Coroner.

The man’s death takes Tasmania’s road toll to 17 — seven more than the same time last year.

EARLIER: A MAN in his 50s has died following a crash on the Bass Highway at Deloraine.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at 11am today, with the man later pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the crash, involving truck and a car, happened near the Deloraine bypass.

“Our thoughts are with the man’s family and loved ones at this difficult time,” police said in a statement this afternoon.

“The highway remains closed while crash investigations continue.”

EARLIER: EMERGENCY services are at the scene of a serious crash on the Bass Highway at Deloraine.

Police say the crash involving truck and a car happened near the Deloraine bypass about 11am today.

One person is believed to be trapped in their vehicle.

No further injuries have been reported at this stage.

The Bass Highway is closed between the Birralee Rd overpass and Bowerbank Link.

Traffic diversions are in place, with the highway expected to be closed for several hours to allow investigators to examine the scene.