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Midlands bushfire expected to ‘worsen’
September 19, 8.30am: A bushfire in the state’s Midlands is expected to worsen, with Tasmania Fire Service issuing an updated alert on Tuesday morning.
Warnings are in place for Springhill Bottom Rd and Grahams Rd ast Colebrook, with the fire travelling towards Mt Beta and Potboy Hill areas.
There is no immediate threat.
Tasmania Fire Service have dispatched crews to the scene in an attempt to manage the blaze.
A TFS spokesperson said conditions are expected to worsen.
“Well prepared homes are expected to be defendable in these conditions,” the spokesperson said.
“Monitor conditions, and if they get more dangerous, and you are not well prepared, plan to go to a safer place.”
For the latest updates, listen to ABC Local Radio or visit tasalert.com
More to come.
Pedestrian hit, road closed in northern crash
Updated: Mooreville Rd at shorewell park is now open to traffic after the earlier crash.
The pedestrian, whose gender and age was not specified, has been taken to hospital with what police say “are believed to be non-life threatening injuries”.
September 18, 1.45pm:
A pedestrian has been struck by a car in a crash in the state’s north.
Police and emergency services crews are responding to the incident, which happened on Mooreville Rd at Shorewell Park.
A diversion is currently in place on Mooreville Rd between Wiseman St and Wingrove gardens.
Tasmania Police in a statement asked motorists to avoid the area.
The pedestrian’s injuries are not yet known.
Hobart CBD street to close for ‘Yes’ walk
September 17, 11.45am:
Hobart drivers are being warned of potential traffic delays in Hobart CBD today.
Tasmania Police in a statement said “a public walk” would begin in Elizabeth St from 12.00pm.
As a result, Elizabeth St will be closed from 12.35pm.
Other roads set to be impacted will include Liverpool St, Argyle St, and Campbell St.
Delays are to be expected for about 30 minutes.
Drivers should avoid the area at the time, if possible
The closure comes as crowds gather this afternoon to walk for ‘Yes’ in Hobart.
The Yes23 supporters will be taking to the streets to show their support for constitutional recognition through a Voice.
Originally published as Tasmania breaking news: Colebrook bushfire warning
