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One person dead after two motorcycles crash in Bay of Plenty

July 31, 2020

One person is dead after a crash involving two motorcycles in Bay of Plenty.

The crash on Bell Road in Nukukou, Whakatane, happened around 3:15pm.

Police say another person has sustained minor injuries.

Worksafe has been advised and the Serious Crash Unit is in attendance.


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