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Cyclist dies at scene of crash following collision with car on State Highway 27 in Matamata

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SH27 has been closed following the crash. Photo / File

SH27 has been closed following the crash. Photo / File

A cyclist has died at the scene of a crash tonight in Matamata.

The cyclist and a car collided on State Highway 27 around 6.40pm.

A rescue helicopter was dispatched to the scene after it was initially reported by police the cyclist was in a critical condition.

However, police confirmed around 8.40pm the cyclist had died at the scene.

SH27 has been closed following the crash. Photo / NZTA
SH27 has been closed following the crash. Photo / NZTA
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Meanwhile, the driver of the crash has been taken to hospital with moderate to minor injuries.

Following the incident, emergency services closed the road and diversions remain in place.

Earlier, a police spokeswoman said St John and Fire and Emergency New Zealand were also at the scene.

NZ Transport Agency is reporting SH27 has been closed between Station Rd and Burwood Rd.

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Motorists are being asked to follow the directions of emergency services on the scene and to allow for extra time for their journey.

SH27 MATAMATA - SERIOUS CRASH - 7.00PM
A serious crash has been reported on #SH27 between Burwood Road and Station Road. Closures are likely - please avoid the area if possible. We are signing of for the night so please check our website for updates: https://t.co/JZCzwi01b5. ^MF pic.twitter.com/RO6kLWD8pL

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Waikato/BoP (@WakaKotahiWaiBP) April 30, 2019
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