A motorcyclist has died following a serious crash on Settlers Rd in Reporoa.
A police spokesman said police were called at 11.13am to the crash. Ambulance officers also attended.
The motorcycle was the only vehicle involved and the driver died at the scene.
Settlers Rd is closed between Birch and Reporoa Rd and diversions are in place.
Shaun Portsmouth told the Rotorua Daily Post he saw the motorcyclist come off the bike near the Reporoa township and slid down the road for about 20 metres.
Police and other motorcyclists at the scene. Photo / Ben Fraser
Portsmouth and other members of the public helped to direct traffic and he said fire services, ambulance, and police were at the scene.
A reporter at the scene said hundreds of motorcyclists had turned up at the crash site and the riders were in karakia.
The Serious Crash Unit has been notified.
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