American tourist killed in Tauranga truck collision

An American tourist was killed after her bike collided with a truck in Tauranga on Tuesday afternoon.

The 71-year-old cyclist was visiting New Zealand on a cruise. 

Emergency services were quick to the scene, but the woman tragically died at the scene. No one else involved in the crash was injured.

The collision occurred on an on-ramp heading onto the Harbour Bridge from Sulphur Point.

The on-ramp has been closed off temporarily, with motorists urged to drive with care and find an alternative route.

The serious crash unit and commercial vehicle investigation unit are investigating.

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