One dead after serious motorcycle crash in Broadwood, Northland

Emergency services were called to the crash shortly after 3.30pm on Wednesday. Photo / File

One person has died after a serious motorcycle crash in the Far North.

Police were called to Awaroa Rd, in Broadwood, southwest of Kaitaia, around 3.30pm today.

The person died at the scene, a police statement said.

A St John Ambulance spokeswoman said a helicopter and two ambulances were sent to the crash.

She referred further queries to police.

The Serious Crash Unit attended and enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of the crash.