Fatal crash in Wairarapa

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A motorcyclist is dead after a car and motorbike crashed in coastal Wairarapa this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the crash on Oriu-Riversdale Rd near the coastal community of Riversdale, about 56km east of Masterton, about 12.15pm.

Wellington Free Ambulance spokesman Daniel Paul said the motorcyclist died after the car and motorcycle collided.

The car's driver was being taken to Wellington Hospital with moderate injuries.

Mr Paul said the car had ended up in a ditch.

Inspector Marty Parker of police central communications said the Westpac rescue helicopter had been called to the scene.

A police photographer and the police serious crash unit were also heading to the scene.