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Person dies after motorbike crash in Waikato

January 15, 2022
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: 1News)

A person has died after a motorbike crash in Ōtorohanga, Waikato.

Police say the motorbike left Kawhia Rd and went into a ditch around 3.45pm on Friday.

The person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital but they later died.

Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

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