Tasmania truck-motorcycle near-miss investigation with dashcam footage
Consensus Summary
Dashcam footage from May 2, 2026, captured a near-miss on Highland Lakes Road at Apsley, Tasmania, where a truck swerved across double lines and narrowly avoided colliding with two motorcyclists. Tasmania Police Inspector Vanessa Castle called the incident 'frightening,' emphasizing the potential for a tragic outcome. The footage, taken at 11:59 AM, shows the truck repeatedly crossing lanes before nearly hitting the riders. Police are investigating and seeking public assistance to identify the truck driver and motorcyclists, as no crash was reported at the time. The incident occurred in Tasmania's central highlands, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact them via 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously. Both sources agree on the key details, though minor phrasing differences exist regarding how the footage was obtained.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- Dashcam footage shows a truck swerving across double lines on Highland Lakes Road at Apsley, narrowly missing two motorcyclists on May 2, 2026, at 11:59 AM
- Tasmania Police Inspector Vanessa Castle described the footage as 'frightening' and called it a 'very close call that could have had a tragic outcome'
- Police are investigating the incident and appealing for public information to identify the truck driver and motorcyclists
- The incident occurred on Highland Lakes Road at Apsley in Tasmania's central highlands
- No crash was reported at the time, but police have opened an investigation
- The public is urged to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers anonymously on 1800 333 000 for information
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- The footage was given to police by a dashcam owner driving behind the truck when the near-miss occurred
- The incident happened earlier this month (May 2026) but was published on May 18, 2026
- The footage shows the truck narrowly avoiding a motorcyclist on the opposite side of the road before veering back as a second motorcycle rider approaches
Where the reporting differs
Details that conflict, or appear in only some outlets:
- Article 1 (ABC) states the footage was released by police, while Article 2 (NEWSCOMAU) says it was submitted by the owner of the vehicle behind the truck
Source Articles
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