A motorbike rider has died during a race in Timaru this
afternoon.
A group of about 30 riders were racing at Levels race track
near Timaru when a rider near the front of the pack fell from
his bike and slid across the track.
Following riders then scattered to avoid the fallen rider.
During this, one rider was unable to avoid the fallen rider
who was subsequently struck.
The man is reportedly from the Canterbury area and is aged in
his 40s.
Next of kin are still being notified by police.
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