Motorcyclist dies after crash on State Highway 2 in Wellington

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash at 1.15pm. Image / NZME

Remutaka Hill Rd in Wellington has reopened after a motorcyclist died in a serious crash this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the scene of the crash, involving a single vehicle, at 1.15pm on State Highway 2.

Police have since confirmed that one person has died.

The Serious Crash Unit spent the afternoon carrying out their investigation.

Emergency services and contractors cleared the road by 6pm.

SH2 REMUTAKA HILL - SERIOUS CRASH - 1:40PM, TUE 20 JUL
The road is now CLOSED, due to a serious crash. Please avoid the area and consider using an alternate route. SCU will be attending to investigate this crash. ^AP pic.twitter.com/Vcozk7FR8F

— Waka Kotahi NZTA Wellington (@WakaKotahiWgtn) July 20, 2021