Motorcyclist dies in Nelson

Last updated 16:06 14/03/2010

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A motorcyclist is dead after a crash in Nelson this afternoon.

The victim was thought to have collided with another rider - a 50-year-old Northland man - on Stock Road in Golden Downs shortly before 2pm, Summit Rescue Helicopter spokesman Jarrod Colbourne said.

The motorcylist died at the scene.

The Northland man was flown to Nelson hospital with a suspected neck injury and concussion.

Mr Colbourne said no other vehicles were involved.

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