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National | Accident

Fatal motorcycle crash on Ruatoki Valley Rd

One person has died after a crash on Ruatoki Valley Road, south of Whakatane, according to police reports.

A motorcycle crashed into a powerpole at about 12:25am today.

The road was closed, but reopened at 4:45am.

The Serious Crash Unit has examined the scene and a police investigation is ongoing.