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Cyclist Seriously Injured in Crash Near Hobart - Hobart, TAS
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A man in his 60s is in critical condition after a white Mazda collided with his bicycle outside Cambridge Airport near Hobart.
A male cyclist in his 60s has been seriously injured after his bicycle collided with a car near Cambridge Airport, north-east of Hobart, on Wednesday afternoon, 23 September 2026. Emergency services were called to Kennedy Drive in Cambridge shortly after midday following reports of the crash.
Police said the collision involved a white Mazda and a cyclist travelling along Kennedy Drive. According to the initial investigation, the cyclist was travelling towards Sorell when the Mazda, travelling in the opposite direction towards Hobart, turned into Cambridge Airport.
The cyclist suffered serious head and neck injuries in the crash. He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition following the incident. Emergency medical assistance was available quickly because Tasmania's Emergency Air Service is based at Cambridge Airport.
The female driver of the Mazda, who is in her 70s, was not physically injured. Police said she remained at the scene and was assisting investigators with their inquiries. She was described as shaken following the collision.
Police attended the crash site and began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Evidence markers were placed around the bicycle and other items at the scene while investigators assessed the road and vehicles involved.
At this stage, police have not identified speed or inattention as confirmed causes of the crash. Investigators are continuing to establish exactly how the collision occurred and whether any other factors contributed.
The incident has also prompted police to remind motorists about the vulnerability of cyclists on Australian roads. Cyclists have significantly less physical protection than people travelling inside cars, meaning collisions can result in serious injuries even when the circumstances of a crash are still unclear.
Police said the cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Investigators will continue assessing the available evidence, including the positions of the vehicles and bicycle, witness information and any other relevant material.
Kennedy Drive is located near Cambridge Airport, an important aviation and emergency-services location north-east of Hobart. The presence of the emergency medical service at the airport meant medical personnel were able to respond quickly to the incident.
The crash investigation remains ongoing. Police have not announced any charges in relation to the collision at the time of the latest update.
The cyclist's condition remains critical, and further medical updates may depend on his treatment at hospital. Authorities are continuing to investigate while the driver remains available to assist police.
The incident serves as another reminder for both drivers and cyclists to remain alert around intersections and turning points. Police have specifically urged all road users to pay attention to vulnerable road users and exercise care when sharing roads.
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A male cyclist in his 60s has been seriously injured after his bicycle collided with a car near Cambridge Airport, north-east of Hobart, on Wednesday afternoon, 23 September 2026. Emergency services were called to Kennedy Drive in Cambridge shortly after midday following reports of the crash.
Police said the collision involved a white Mazda and a cyclist travelling along Kennedy Drive. According to the initial investigation, the cyclist was travelling towards Sorell when the Mazda, travelling in the opposite direction towards Hobart, turned into Cambridge Airport.
The cyclist suffered serious head and neck injuries in the crash. He was taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital, where he remained in a critical condition following the incident. Emergency medical assistance was available quickly because Tasmania's Emergency Air Service is based at Cambridge Airport.
The female driver of the Mazda, who is in her 70s, was not physically injured. Police said she remained at the scene and was assisting investigators with their inquiries. She was described as shaken following the collision.
Police attended the crash site and began examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Evidence markers were placed around the bicycle and other items at the scene while investigators assessed the road and vehicles involved.
At this stage, police have not identified speed or inattention as confirmed causes of the crash. Investigators are continuing to establish exactly how the collision occurred and whether any other factors contributed.
The incident has also prompted police to remind motorists about the vulnerability of cyclists on Australian roads. Cyclists have significantly less physical protection than people travelling inside cars, meaning collisions can result in serious injuries even when the circumstances of a crash are still unclear.
Police said the cyclist was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Investigators will continue assessing the available evidence, including the positions of the vehicles and bicycle, witness information and any other relevant material.
Kennedy Drive is located near Cambridge Airport, an important aviation and emergency-services location north-east of Hobart. The presence of the emergency medical service at the airport meant medical personnel were able to respond quickly to the incident.
The crash investigation remains ongoing. Police have not announced any charges in relation to the collision at the time of the latest update.
The cyclist's condition remains critical, and further medical updates may depend on his treatment at hospital. Authorities are continuing to investigate while the driver remains available to assist police.
The incident serves as another reminder for both drivers and cyclists to remain alert around intersections and turning points. Police have specifically urged all road users to pay attention to vulnerable road users and exercise care when sharing roads.
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