NZ police are responding to fatal crash, Atiamuri, Taupo

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash on Ruapehu Street just before 9pm.

The crash involved a single motorcycle understood to have collided with the barrier.

Sadly, the rider passed away at the scene.

A scene examination has taken place and the road is now open.

An investigation into the crash remains ongoing.

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