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Rider dies in quad bike crash near Otorohanga

February 15, 2018
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Quad bike

A solo rider of a quad bike has died after a crash near Otorohanga in Waikato.

The crash happened around 2.15pm on Mangati Road today.

The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.

New ZealandAccidentsHamilton and Waikato

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