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Motorcyclist dead after crash with vehicle near Tauranga

March 5, 2021
A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash.

A file image of a police car at the scene of a crash. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A motorcyclist has died after crashing with a vehicle this morning near Tauranga.

Police said the crash on Number 3 Road happened near Te Puke at about 11.30am.

The motorcyclist died at the scene.

An investigation into the crash is underway.

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