MP and Staffer Hurt in Tasmania Barge Accident | Adelaide News

A federal Liberal MP from South Australia and his staffer survived a harrowing oyster barge accident in Tasmania, where a crew member was pinned between the boat and a sandbar—prompting a frantic rescue. The MP suffered serious knee and wrist injuries from a collision with the vessel and was hospitalized, while his staffer remains in critical but stable condition. The MP prioritized his staffer’s care, thanked responders, and plans to stay in Tasmania to support them. Authorities, including Tasmania Police, WorkSafe Tasmania, and AMSA, are now investigating the incident to determine what went wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5dd08f839c7a1dc1