One person has died following a crash in Murupara earlier today.

The crash involved a car and a motorcycle at the intersection of Rimu Road and Oregon Drive.

The crash was reported to Police at 11am.

"Emergency services attended but sadly the motorcyclist died at the scene," says a police spokesperson.

The road remains closed while the Serious Crash Unit conduct a scene examination.

"Motorists are asked to avoid the area."

At the scene?

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