Serious crash involving truck and pedestrian in Burnie

A WOMAN has been flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital after she was hit by a truck as she crossed the road in Burnie.

Police at the scene after a pedestrian was struck by a truck on the intersection of Wilson and Cattley streets in Burnie. Picture: CHRIS KIDD

A WOMAN has been flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital after she was hit by a truck as she crossed the road in Burnie this morning.

Western Road and Public Order Services Sergeant Nick Patten said the 56-year-old is in a serious but stable condition.

Police said the woman was walking across the junction of Cattley and Wilson streets in Burnie’s CBD about 9am when she was struck by a truck turning right.

The 56-year-old woman was flown to the Royal Hobart Hospital in a serious but stable condition after the crash. Picture: CHRIS KIDD

Several police officers were nearby and witnessed the incident. They attended to the injured woman while they waited for paramedics to arrive.

The truck driver, who was uninjured, remained on the scene.

The junction was closed to traffic while police marked and photographed the site of the crash. Investigations are continuing.

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The incident has prompted a warning from police for motorists to take extra care in busy areas filled with pedestrians, such as schools and town centres.

Information can be provided anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or

online at crimestopperstas.com.au