Source: New Zealand Police
A person has died after an incident involving a motorised bike on the beach near Whanganui Airport.
Emergency services were called to the area off Airport Road about 4:40pm on Saturday.
Sadly, one person was confirmed deceased at the scene.
The circumstances of the death will be under investigation.
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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