Bus rolls off King Island road, injuring up to 10 people
A bus rolled down an embankment on King Island, injuring up to 10 people.
A bus left the road at South Road near Pearshape on King Island about 4:20pm, rolling down an embankment. Up to 10 people were injured in the crash.
Tasmania Police say the injuries are serious but not believed to be life-threatening. Emergency crews including the State Emergency Service and local volunteers treated people at the scene.
Aerial assets including the Westpac Rescue Helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft are being deployed to the island. Police do not yet know what caused the crash and investigations are underway.
South Road is closed while emergency work continues.
- about 4:20pm
- Time
- South Road near Pearshape, King Island
- Location
- up to 10 people
- Injured
Why it mattersA serious accident affecting multiple people, with major emergency services deployed. Road closure affects travel on the island.
Corroborated bytheadvocate.com.au
