Motorcyclist dead after crash on Foxton Shannon Rd near Levin

Motorists were asked to avoid Foxton Shannon Rd after a fatal crash on Saturday morning. Image / Google Maps

A motorcyclist has been killed in a serious crash near Levin.

The accident on Foxton Shannon Rd happened about 9.40am.

Police said emergency teams rushed to the area between Himatangi Block and Poplar Roads, initially reporting serious injuries.

They have since confirmed the crash involved a single motorcycle, with the rider dying at the scene.

The road has reopened.