One person has died following a serious single-vehicle crash in Carterton yesterday. 

Emergency services were called to Gladstone Road, near Tiffin Road, about 12.50pm.

Sadly, despite best efforts, one person died at the scene. 

One other person received serious injuries and was transported to hospital.

The road was closed while the Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination.

Police’s enquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing.

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Issued by Police Media Centre

Police can confirm one person has died following a crash involving a motorbike in Matamata-Piako yesterday. 

Police were alerted to the single-motorbike crash on Morrinsville-Tahuna Road, between Paeroa-Tahuna Road and Quine Road, about 6.45pm.

One person died at the scene, while another rider on the same bike was transported to hospital in a serious condition. Police are providing support to their families. 

The Serious Crash Unit carried out a scene examination and the road reopened before midnight.