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Motorcyclist dies after colliding with car in Dargaville

December 17, 2021
Ranfurly St and Plunket St in Dargaville.

Ranfurly St and Plunket St in Dargaville. (Source: 1News)

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car in Dargaville on Thursday night.

Emergency services were called to the scene at the intersection of Ranfurly Street and Plunket Street shortly before 8.15pm.

The motorcyclist was taken to hospital in a critical condition and died from their injuries shortly afterwards.

A police spokesperson says the Serious Crash Unit is investigating.

Police also want to remind motorists to take extra care on the roads as we head into the holiday period.

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