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Pillion passenger dies in Tauranga motorcycle crash

Sandra Conchie
Sandra Conchie
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17 Dec, 2018 05:52 AMQuick Read
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Police and emergency services at crash involving car and a motorbike on SH2 in Bethlehem. Photo /file

Police and emergency services at crash involving car and a motorbike on SH2 in Bethlehem. Photo /file

A pillion passenger has died after falling off the back of a motorcycle during in a crash in Tauranga.

Police and emergency services responded to the scene of a crash involving two motorcycles on Bethlehem Rd about 5.50pm.

"Two motorbikes were riding through the town centre, one with a pillion passenger on board," police said.

"The pillion passenger, a woman in her 30s, has come off the back of one of the bikes and has suffered a fatal head injury.

"The other riders suffered moderate injuries and have been taken to hospital."

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