Person dies in Ohakune quad bike accident

A person has been killed in a quad bike accident in Ohakune in the central North Island this morning.

Police were alerted to the crash on Kopurutuku Rd at 10.44am and arrived at 10.51am, a spokeswoman said.

It appeared a person had fallen off a four-wheeler and it was not clear if the crash happened on the road or on private property, she said.

Fire crews were also called to the scene.

A WorkSafe spokeswoman confirmed there had been a death involving a quad bike.

"We are making initial inquiries to establish what our next steps will be."

 

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