Two youths have been taken into custody following an evade incident on the Bridgewater Bridge this morning.
The pair were observed driving a stolen vehicle south on the Midland Highway around 8:30am, when they failed to stop for police. Officers deployed road spikes on the Midland Highway near the Bridgewater causeway.
The driver continued to drive the vehicle crashed into two other vehicles causing minor damage. The two 15-year-old youths ran from the vehicle and were apprehended by police nearby.
One of the youths has been taken to hospital as a precaution. No other injuries were reported.
Traffic was diverted via New Norfolk and the Bowen Bridge.
The Bridgewater causeway will remain closed until around midday.
Investigations are ongoing, and police urge anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident to contact Tasmania Police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or report online at crimestopperstas.com.au
