Dashcam Captures Truck's Near Miss with Two Motorcycles in Tasmania
Quick Look
- Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on a rural Tasmanian road, narrowly missing two motorcyclists.
- Police are seeking information to identify the drivers involved in the May 2 incident.
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Why It Matters
Dashcam footage has captured a dangerous incident where a truck nearly collided with two motorcycles on a rural road in Tasmania. The footage shows the truck swerving across lanes on a winding road, narrowly missing the riders. Police are investigating and appealing for information.
Dashcam footage has captured the moment a truck nearly collided with two motorcycles on a rural road in southern Tasmania.
The footage shows a truck swerving across lanes on the winding road, narrowly missing the riders.
What's next?
Police are hoping to identify the truck driver and motorcyclists and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A large truck narrowly avoided hitting two motorcycles on a rural road in Tasmania's central highlands earlier this month.
Dashcam footage released by police shows a large truck repeatedly swerving across double lines on Highland Lakes Road at Aspley before narrowly missing two motorcyclists as they rounded a bend.
The footage, from 11:59am on May 2, was given to police by a dashcam owner who was driving behind the truck when the near miss occurred.
Tasmania Police Inspector Vanessa Castle said the footage was "frightening".
"It was a very close call and could have had a tragic outcome,"
Inspector Castle said.
No crash was reported at the time, but police are investigating the incident and are hoping to speak with the drivers of the vehicles involved.
Anyone who has information can contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Open Questions
- What caused the truck to swerve?
- Who were the drivers of the truck and motorcycles?
- Will charges be laid?
