Three dead in Bass Highway crash near Launceston

A white Chery and a white Isuzu D-MAX towing a trailer crashed on the Bass Highway on Friday afternoon. Two women in the Chery and one man in the Isuzu died at the scene. Two other men from the Isuzu were taken to hospital in critical condition.

Why it mattersIt highlights the ongoing risks on key highways in northern Tasmania and the impact of serious road crashes.

AustraliaThis is a Tasmanian tragedy that may prompt road-safety discussions about the Bass Highway corridor and crash prevention.

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