Person dies in crash on State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi

Emergency services were called to a fatal crash on State Highway 4. Photo / Bevan Conley

A motorcyclist has died following a crash on State Highway 4 between Whanganui and Raetihi.

Police said the single vehicle crash was reported at 1.15pm on Monday and the rider died at the scene.

“State Highway 4 remains closed, diversions are in place. The Serious Crash Unit are on the scene.”

A Hato Hone St John spokesman said one ambulance crew attended.

New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said the crash happened south of Ohotu Rd in Waimarino.