Fatal crash near Tolaga Bay

10.25am - Emergency Services are at the scene of a fatal motor accident on State highway 35 about 1 kilometre north of Tolaga Bay (East Coast)
The accident involved a car and a motorbike. It is believed that the deceased person was riding the motorbike.
A diversion is in place using Paroa road at the northern side of the accident and Tauwhareparae Road at the southern end.
The road will be closed until about 2pm while the accident scene is cleared.