THE BEAT: Ambulance rolls on its way to the scene of crash in the state’s North-West
Paramedics have had a lucky escape after their ambulance rolled on the way to the scene of a car crash. Plus get the latest updates on the Cosgrove High School fire. LIVE NEWS >>
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AMBULANCE FLIPS EN ROUTE TO EMERGENCY CALL
NOVEMBER 28, 6.45PM:
Ambulance Tasmania will investigate how one of its vehicles rolled onto its side this afternoon.
A paramedic and volunteer were responding to a car crash at Elizabeth Town in the state’s North-West when their ambulance rolled.
Nobody was harmed in the incident and those involved called for assistance.
Another ambulance crew was already in attendance at the crash scene at the time.
Ambulance Tasmania North West regional manager Craig Downing said there were no adverse patient outcomes at either accident.
SERIOUS INJURIES IN CAR ACCIDENT
LATEST, NOVEMBER 28:
POLICE and emergency services attended a serious motor vehicle accident on Boyer Rad,
Dromedary on Friday night.
The crash was the result of a head on collision between a red Ford Fairmont driving towards Bridgewater and a purple Holden Commodore heading to New Norfolk.
The Ford has failed to navigate a right-hand bend and crossed on to the incorrect side of the road, colliding with the Commodore.
The 38-year-old female driver of the Commodore sustained serious injuries and was taken to
the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH) where she is currently in a serious condition.
The other occupants of the vehicle, her daughter and two Grandchildren, were taken to the hospital for observation.
The 19-year-old driver, and two passengers in the Ford, also sustained injuries and were taken
to the RHH.
Crash Investigation Services are investigating the cause of the accident. It is not known if alcohol or drugs are factors in the crash.
Police are asking anyone who has information on the manner of driving of either of these vehicles prior to the accident to please contact 131 444.
EARLIER, NOVEMBER 27: A two vehicle accident has resulted in serious injuries in the state’s south.
Emergency services are attending the scene at Boyer Rd between Tongatabu and Milvale Roads in Dromedary north of Hobart.
It is understood several people were in both cars when the crash occurred some time before 7.26pm.
Boyer Rd is currently closed.
PERSON INJURED IN LAUDERDALE CRASH
NOVEMBER 27
Ambulance and police services are on the scene at a one-vehicle crash in Lauderdale.
The crash occurred at about 6pm.
Police say a person was injured, but injuries are not believed to be serious.
CAR INTO BOTTLE SHOP
NOVEMBER 27
Emergency services have attended the Carlyle Hotel in Derwent Park after reports of a car crash at approximately 3.30pm.
A Tasmania Police spokeswoman describes the scene as a “minor crash into a brick wall”.
“Female driver taken for mandatory blood testing as is our normal process,” she said.
“A child was checked as a precaution by attending paramedics.”
Ambulance crews and Tasmania police were called to scene.
CHOPPER TASKED TO SERIOUS CYCLIST CRASH IN THE CHANNEL
NOVEMBER 27
Police and emergency services were called to a crash involving a cyclist on the Channel Highway near Randalls Bay Road at Randalls Bay at 3.30pm today.
A 65-year-old man from Moonah, suffered serious injuries after losing control of his bicycle on the undulating road at Randalls Bay.
He was transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital by the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and will undergo medical treatment.
The injuries are not life threatening according to Tasmania Police.
The road is now clear and there were no vehicles involved in the crash.
MAJOR DELAYS ON BROOKER HIGHWAY
NOVEMBER 27
Traffic was impacted on the Brooker Highway earlier this afternoon after a bus and two other vehicles collided.
No serious injuries have been reported.
Police advise the south bound lanes, near the hockey courts fields, are now open but traffic has built up in the area.
COSGROVE HIGH SCHOOL FIRE UPDATE
COSGROVE High School could remain closed until next year as work gets underway to remedy the fire damage caused to classrooms.
The northern suburbs high school was hit with $2m in damages when a deliberately lit fire tore through classrooms and office spaces last week.
A 15-year-old male and a 17-year old female were on Monday charged by police with arson relating to the high school blaze.
The fire destroyed the school’s B block, which housed five Years 9 and 10 classrooms and staff offices.
An assessment of the block was undertaken before the site was demolished yesterday.
An Education Department spokesman said students and staff had been quick to adapt to learning at the nearby Claremont College, where students will study for at the least the next two weeks.
“While it is still too soon to determine if the students will return to Cosgrove High School this year, it is abundantly clear that the strong school culture, built on the values of respect, responsibility and resilience, will see the school overcome this challenge,” a spokesman said.
“Work has commenced to fully prepare the school for the commencement of the 2021 school year.
The replacement of learning and office spaces lost from B Block will be considered as part of the development of the Masterplan for the planned $20 million redevelopment.
The school is working with students to ensure planned end of year celebrations aren’t impacted by the fire, the spokesman said.
“The immediate response from school staff, families and community along with the generous support from Claremont College has ensured minimal impact on student learning,” he said.
“The school will continue to communicate with the community as they work towards returning students back to the Cosgrove High School site.”
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