Two adults, three children injured after man allegedly drives car through tent

Two adults and three children have been injured in Tasmania after a man allegedly drove a car through a tent this morning.

The incident occurred at West Kentish Road Campgrounds, in the state's north-west, at approximately 2:00 am on Saturday.

The vehicle narrowly missed other camping sites and people before it collided with a tree.

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West Kentish campground is located in the state's north-west.

All five of the injured were transported to Northwest Regional Hospital for treatment.

Their injuries range from minor cuts to suspected internal bleeding.

A 27-year-old man has since been taken into custody and investigations are continuing.

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"Police have received information that the male was exhibiting anti-social behaviour prior to the crash," Acting Sergeant Fabienne Jamieson said in a statement.

"As we continue our investigation into the incident, we seek any information from members of the public who were in the area at the time."

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