Tasmania | Two people treated for hypothermia after marine rescue at East Kangaroo Island
SW of Whitemark | 7 Feb 2012
The Police Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to a report of a boat that had run aground on the Northern point of East Kangaroo Island(SW of Whitemark).
The couple on board had activated their EPRIB to request assistance when their vessel ran into difficulty. AUSSAR maintained contact with the couple via SATphone while the helicopter and rescue personnel were despatched.
The couple were safely retrieved from the stricken vessel and transported to Whitemark medical centre suffering mild hypothermia.
The male and female are both 66 years and they were holidaying from Victoria. The vessel is a yacht, approximately 40′ and it is well equipped with all of the necessary safety equipment.
High winds and large waves prevented the salvage of the vessel.
Tasmania | Two men injured, one critically, in high-impact RTC in Mowbray
East Tamar Highway | 6 Feb 2012
At approximately 1.18am on Monday 6th February 2012, a silver 1998 model Nissan Wagon, has been travelling south on the East Tamar Highway, just south of the Newnham Connector, below the Maritime College.
The vehicle has left the road on the eastern side and impacted with 3 gum trees, knocking two of the trees out of the ground.
Two male occupants in the vehicle were conveyed to Launceston General Hospital. One of these males a 30 year old from Waverleyis in a critical condition. The other male, aged 29 of Launceston had non life threatening injuries.
Police enquiries are continuing into this crash.
Any witnesses who may have seen the crash or the vehicle in the area prior to the crash are asked to contact Northern Crash Investigation or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Tasmania | 90-year-old man seriously injured in farming incident in South Nietta
South Nietta | 3 Feb 2012
At 1930 hrs on the 2 Feb 2012, members from the Ulverstone Police station attended a property on South Nietta Road, South Nietta, in relation to a farming accident where a 90 yr old male was trapped beneath his tractor.
The male had been trapped under the tractor for several hours before being located by a member of his family, where upon they called for Police and Ambulance assistance. Members from the surrounding State Emergency Service and Tasmania Fire Service also attended the scene to assist with lighting and heavy lift equipment.
The male was extracted from under the tractor and was stabilised at the scene by Ambulance personnel, however due to the nature of his injuries the Westpac Rescue Helicopter was dispatched with specialist medical staff on board and he was flown to the Launceston General Hospital for further medical treatment.
Tasmania | Tularaemia surveillance continues
TAS | 3 Feb 2012
- Do not handle wild animals. If you must, wear long sleeves and gloves, and wash your hands afterwards.
- If you are going bushwalking or camping, wear insect repellent and long pants and sleeves.
- Remove any ticks promptly with fine-tipped tweezers.
Tasmania | Professor Allan Carmichael has passed away
TAS | 1 Feb 2012
This week has seen the passing of well-respected clinician and academic, Professor Allan Carmichael.
Prof Carmichael, former head of the University of Tasmania’s School of Medicine and Dean of Health Science, has made a great and lasting contribution to the Tasmanian health system as a clinician and academic.
Prof Carmichael became Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health, and a senior consultant in the Department of Paediatrics at the Royal Hobart Hospital in 1992.
As state advisor in Child Health Services and through the Tasmanian Early Years Foundation he helped develop policies and services that greatly benefit Tasmanian children.
In 1997 he was appointed to the leadership positions he occupied until his retirement a few months ago.
During his tenure, the University’s rural health programs expanded to Launceston and Burnie, teaching of nursing expanded and strengthened, and new courses were developed for paramedics and pharmacists.
Prof Carmichael was respected in Australia and internationally for his work in child health. This was reflected in his 2007 Medal of the Order of Australia for services to medicine as an educator and administrator.
Last December, Prof Carmichael was granted an Honorary Degree. The citation referred to his compassion, humanity and outstanding professional skills – it spoke of him as a quiet and dignified man much loved by his colleagues.
Tasmania | Support for campaign to help heal wounds quicker
TAS | 30 Jan 2012
The Minister for Health, Michelle O’Byrne, today gave her support to a campaign highlighting the struggle some Australians have in accessing important wound healing treatment.
Tasmania | Man seriously injured in tractor incident with entrapment
Halls Road, Bagdad | 25 Jan 2012
A 56 year old man from Halls Road, Badgad was seriously injured in a tractor incident earlier this evening. At approximately 7pm the man was releasing a ‘carry-on’ from the rear of his tractor when the tractor rolled forward pinning him underneath the vehicle tyre.
Preliminary investigations have determined the man was standing in front of the rear tyre of the tractor and has leant across the vehicle to release the ‘carry-on’. At this time the tractor has rolled forward, pinning the man under the tractor tyre and coming to rest on his chest.
The man was found by his 26 year old son a short time later. The son was able to move the tractor away from his father and with the assistance of a neighbour rendered first aid. The man was conveyed to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
An investigation relating to the circumstances surrounding this accident has commenced. At this time there are no suspicious circumstances.
No names have been released at this time at the request of the family.
Tasmania | Three people injured, one critically, in high-impact RTC in Devonport
Don Road | 23 Jan 2012
At 1.56pm Monday 23/1/2012 a two vehicle head on collision occurred on Don Road, a short distance uphill from the Gateway Church.
At this stage it appears that for unknown reasons a blue Toyota hatch which had been travelling uphill has crossed into the oncoming lane and collided with a red Ford sedan travelling in the opposite direction.
As a result of the collision, the 66 year old female driver and sole occupant of the Toyota was conveyed to the North West Regional Hospital in a critical condition. The driver of the Ford, a 58 year old man and a 23 year old male passenger both from Ulverstone were also transported to hospital with minor injuries.
Don Road was closed to all traffic which was diverted around the scene. Police from Forensic Services, Crash Investigation and Devonport Uniform attended the scene along with local fire rescue units.
Police would like to speak to anyone who may have observed either vehicle prior to the collision or the collision itself to contact the Crash Investigation Section at the Burnie Police Station or call 131 444.
Tasmania | Paramedics’ service recognized with awards
Hobart | 19 Jan 2012
Tasmania | Several people injured after house fire in South Launceston
Howick Street, South Launceston | 18 Jan 2012
At about 2.30pm this afternoon, a South Launceston family of eight were alerted to a fire in a bedroom by a smoke alarm.
They called 000 and reported the fire resulting in 2 fire trucks from Launceston Fire Brigade responding, Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Fire damage was limited to the bedroom but smoke has entered most of the house.
Ambulance Tasmania Paramedics treated several of the occupants taking them to the LGH for further treatment.
Tasmania Police were also required to control the traffic closing the street for a short period to provide a safe area for the Ambulance and fire crews to work.
Aurora crews disconnected the power to assist fire fighting operations and will check that it is safe prior to reconnection
The Tasmania Fire Service is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
Incident Controller Rick Mahnken said “An incident like this highlights the value of having a working smoke detector fitted, without it the outcome for the family could have been much worse.”