Cyclist killed in crash near Taupo

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UPDATED: 2.39pm

Police today confirmed that the man who died after a car struck his bike in Taupo yesterday was 67-year-old Nick Calavrias from Wellington.

The Police's Serious Crash Unit is investigating the circumstance surrounding the crash.

The matter will be referred to the Coroner.

EARLIER: A cyclist has been killed in a fatal crash with a car on the Taupo Expressway/State Highway 1.

A police spokesperson says medical attention was provided to the cyclist but they died at the scene of the crash which occurred at about 10.30am.

'Police's serious crash unit is investigating the crash. The northbound lanes are closed while emergency services respond to the crash.”

Diversions are currently in place at Centennial Drive and Broadlands Road.

A New Zealand transport Agency spokesperson says the crash occurred near the Taupo Bypass intersection with Broadlands Road.

'A diversion is in place through the Taupo township. The NZ Transport Agency is asking motorists to avoid travelling through the area if they can or expect delays.

SH1 near Taupo is expected to be closed for several hours.

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