One person has died following a crash involving two recreational off-road
motorcycles on private land near Atiamuri today.
The crash happened at 1pm. Police initially said two people were seriously injured, but have now confirmed the fatality.
![The scene of the crash. Photo / Andrew Warner](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/EDW77LGL5XXR73VBGY4I4YY3WM.jpg?auth=64e7ab4ccbca930b712bb002dea8a4006db586201b4fed537c86b2a3c7aa842b&width=16&height=10&quality=70&smart=true)
A second person was airlifted to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition.
The Fire Service also attended the crash scene near the intersection with State Highway 1 and Ohakuri Road, south of Lake Atiamuri.