A motorcyclist has died in a crash on State Highway 94 near Milford Sound this morning.
A police spokesman said the crash involved three motorcycles and happened at about 10.50am, just south of the Homer Tunnel.
"Sadly, one of the riders died at the scene, while two others suffered moderate-to-serious injuries," the spokesman said.
A spokeswoman from St John said they responded to the accident with one ambulance and two helicopters.
The two surviving riders were flown to Lakes Hospital.
State Highway 94 between Monkey Creek and Homer Tunnel has now reopened after being closed to traffic for a Serious Crash Unit investigation."Police would like to thank all those impacted by the road closure for their patience and cooperation," the spokesman said.
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