Sunday, April 12, 2026

Fatal crash, Rongotea

Electric bike fatality in Rongotea
Stock photo.

One person has died early this morning following a single vehicle crash.

The crash involved an electric bicycle on Banks Road, Rongotea in the Manawatu about 12.40am.

Sadly the rider died at the scene.

The Serious Crash Unit conducted a scene examination, and the road has now reopened.

Image credit: Lucian Alexe

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Source:NZ Police

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