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One dead after motorcycle crash in Pukekawa, Waikato

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      One person died after crashing their motorcycle near the Waikato township of Pukekawa early this morning.

      The crash on Morrison Road was reported to emergency services at 5.35am.

      The motorcycle crash occurred on a rural road in Pukekawa, Waikato. Photo / Google Maps
      The motorcycle crash occurred on a rural road in Pukekawa, Waikato. Photo / Google Maps

      Police said there did not appear to be any other vehicles involved in the crash.

      Inquiries into the circumstances of the crash were under way.

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