A mountain bike rider has died at Woodhill Forest, on Auckland’s west coast.
The rider fell off their bike and died at the scene, a police spokesman said.
The bike accident was near Muriwai which yesterday was the scene of a crash in which one person died after a speeding four-wheel-drive flipped while driving on the beach.
Police were called about 12.30pm.
Emergency services tried treating the rider for their injuries.
The police spokesman said: “Our thoughts are with the rider’s family and friends at this difficult time.
“The full circumstances of the incident are being investigated and will form a part of the coronial inquiries.”
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