January 7, 2026

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Incident Overview
Seventeen people have been treated in hospital following a peak-hour collision between a passenger bus and a truck on Hobart’s Southern Outlet. The crash occurred during the Wednesday morning commute, involving a Tassielink bus carrying about 30 passengers and a truck hauling quarry materials. Emergency services responded, with multiple people assessed and several transported to hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Wednesday, 7 January 2026 (around 7:15am)
  • Location: Southern Outlet, between Kingston and Mount Nelson, Hobart, TAS

Vehicles Involved

  • Tassielink passenger bus — carrying approximately 30 passengers
  • Scania truck with trailer — laden with quarry materials

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Critical/Serious Injuries:
    • Three people — remain in hospital in a stable condition.
  • Other Injuries:
    • Five people — transported by ambulance to Royal Hobart Hospital.
    • Twelve people — assessed and triaged by hospital staff.
    • Bus driver — taken to hospital as a precaution and cleared of injury.

Emergency Response

  • Tasmania Police and Tasmania Ambulance Service attended the scene.
  • One lane of the Southern Outlet was closed between Kingston and Mount Nelson.
  • Patients were transported and assessed at Royal Hobart Hospital.

“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.” — Tasmania Police

Police Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances leading up to the rear-end collision on the Southern Outlet.

  • Investigators are examining traffic conditions and vehicle movements.
  • Police are seeking information from anyone who witnessed the crash.

Community Impact
The crash caused significant disruption on the Southern Outlet during the morning peak, a major commuter route between Hobart and Kingston. Traffic congestion was exacerbated while one lane remained closed for emergency response and investigation.

Appeal for Information
Police are urging anyone with information that may assist the investigation to come forward.

  • Tasmania Police: Call 131 444
  • Crime Stoppers TAS: Call 1800 333 000 or report online.