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One dead, one badly hurt in serious crash near Rotorua

March 3, 2019

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One person is dead and another is in a serious condition after a crash involving a car and a motorcycle in Tikitere near Rotorua this morning.

Police were called to State Highway 30 about 10:40am.

St John have confirmed they treated one person at the scene who was seriously injured and took them to Rotorua Hospital by ambulance.

Diversions are being put in place and motorists have been asked to avoid the area.

The Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

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