UPDATE - Fatal crash in Motueka
Monday, 9 October 2017, 9:16 am
Press Release: New Zealand Police
UPDATE - Fatal crash in Motueka
A motorcyclist has
died and the driver of another car has head injuries
following a crash in Motueka this morning.
Emergency
services were called to the collision between a motorcyclist
and a car, at the intersection of Thorp Street and Glenaven
Drive, at 5:50am.
The driver of the car was being assessed
in hospital, and it's believed the injuries are not
serious.
Local diversions remain in place as the Serious
Crash Unit continues its work at the
scene.
ENDS
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