Motorcyclist killed in Hawke's Bay

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A motorcyclist has been killed on a rural Hawke's Bay road.

Emergency services were alerted the crash in Putorino on State Highway 2 at 10am.

An ambulance spokesman said the male motorcyclist was the only person involved in the crash.

A rescue helicopter was called, however he died at the scene, the spokesman said.

Several calls were made to ambulance regarding the crash.