King Island Minibus Crash Victims Flown to Melbourne Hospitals
Three seriously injured passengers transported to Melbourne after minibus crash.
The Brief
- A minibus crashed on King Island, injuring multiple passengers.
- Three critically injured victims were flown to Melbourne hospitals.
- South Road remains partially closed following the incident.
Investigators from Tasmania Police are examining the scene of a single vehicle crash that occurred on King Island on Friday afternoon.
The minibus, which rolled over, was carrying ten passengers who were all visitors to the island at the time of the accident.
Three of the most seriously injured individuals have been transported to hospitals in Melbourne, while others received treatment at the King Island District hospital.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, with authorities confirming that the incident remains active and ongoing.
South Road in the island’s rural southern region is partially closed as a result of the crash.
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