A man in his 30s has died following a motorbike crash in Christchurch this afternoon.
The crash happened at around 2.30pm on the corner of Warrington and Forfar Sts in St Albans.
The man's bike hit a pole, police said. Emergency services attended the incident and warned the intersection would be blocked for some time.
Police have now thanked motorists for their patience while the diversions have been in place around the scene.
The Serious Crash Unit is continuing its investigation into the crash.