Source: New Zealand Police
Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Ruatoki earlier this afternoon.
Just after 3pm, emergency services were called to Ruatoki Valley Road at the intersection with Number 1 Road, after a school bus and a motorcycle collided.
Sadly, the motorcyclist died at the scene.
No other injuries were reported.
The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.
Detours are in place and motorists are advised to expect continued delays.
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Issued by Police Media Centre