Police can confirm one person has died following a crash in Awatoto, Hastings this afternoon.
The two-vehicle crash, involving a car and a motorbike on State Highway 51, just south of Waitangi Road was reported just after 4:30pm.
The motorbike rider died at the scene.
The road remains closed, with diversions are in place via Waitangi Road and Farndon Road.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and expect delays.
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