Motorbike rider critically injured in crash blocking SH25 near Thames
A single-vehicle motorcycle crash has critically injured the rider and closed State Highway 25 north of Thames on Saturday evening.
What happened
A motorbike rider has suffered critical injuries in a single-vehicle crash that blocked State Highway 25 at Te Puru, north of Thames. Police were called to the scene near Te Puru Creek Road around 6.40pm on Saturday. Diversions are in place and motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Key facts
- State Highway 25 at Te Puru, north of Thames
- Single-vehicle motorcycle crash
- Rider critically injured
- Crash reported around 6.40pm Saturday
- Diversions in place
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Stuff
SH25 blocked after rider critically injured near Thames
Police said diversions were in place at Te Puru and motorists should avoid the area if possible.
NZ Herald
Motorbike rider critically injured in crash north of Thames
Motorists are advised to avoid the area, with diversions in place.
RNZ
SH25 near Thames blocked following motorcycle crash
Diversions were in place on Saturday night following a motorcycle crash.