One dead after electric bike crash

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Source: Radio New Zealand

(file photo) RNZ / Tom Kitchin

One person has died after a crash involving an electric bicycle on a rural road near Palmerston North.

The crash on Banks Road at Rongotea happened about 12:40am Sunday, and only one vehicle was involved, police said in a statement.

The rider died at the scene, they said.

A scene examination has been carried out at the site, and the road has now reopened.

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