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Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Timaru

February 19, 2020

A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving a car in Timaru.

The crash on Pacific Street was reported around 2.50 this afternoon.

The serious crash unit has been notified and the circumstances of the crash will be investigated.

The road is now clear.

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