Motorcyclist critical after BOP crash

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition after a collision between his motorbike and a car in the Bay of Plenty today.

The crash happened on State Highway 35 at Opape, northeast of Opotiki, about 8am, police said.

The motorcyclist was being flown by helicopter to hospital.

The serious crash unit was at the scene, police said.

A diversion was in place at Opape via a narrow metal road but this was suitable only for cars.

Trucks were stationary and were advised to avoid using SH35 on the East Cape until the road was cleared, police said.

It was not known when the road will reopen.

NZME.

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