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SH1 closed, one dead after crash near Kaikōura

By 1News Reporters
1:19pm

(Source: 1News)

A section of SH1 has been closed after a person died in a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle north of Kaikōura.

Police were called to the crash near Waipapa Bay at around 10am and found one person seriously injured.

"Despite best efforts by emergency services they died at the scene."

The crash closed SH1 between Blenheim and Kaikōura.

The crash closed SH1 between Blenheim and Kaikōura. (Source: NZTA Journey Planner)

NZTA's journey planner showed SH1 was closed between Blenheim and Kaikōura until further notice. Detours were in place.

Motorists were advised to follow diversions and expect delays while the Serious Crash Unit examined the scene.

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