Source: Tasmania Police
Police investigating crash on Southern Outlet, Kingston
Wednesday, 7 January 2026 – 1:25 pm.
Police are investigating a crash on the Southern Outlet at Kingston this morning involving a truck and a bus.
About 7.30am, police responded to reports of a crash involving a private bus with 30 passengers on board and a Scania truck with a trailer laden with quarry materials.
At this stage in the investigation, it is believed the Scania truck crashed into the rear of the bus as it stopped suddenly to avoid a collision with another vehicle.
A number of people sustained what are believed to be non-serious injuries.
Five people were transported by Ambulance by the Royal Hobart Hospital.
A further 12 people were transported to the Royal Hobart Hospital by an alternate private bus organised by the company owner who was on-site.
Police would like to speak to anyone who has information that would assist the investigation.
Information can be provided to Kingston Police on 131 444 – quote ESCAD 61-07012026.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers Tasmania at crimestopperstas.com.au or on 1800 333 000.