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Woman, 26, dies after quad bike accident on Northland property

December 19, 2018
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The front of an ambulance vehicle used for transporting people to hospital who require medical attention. (Source: 1 NEWS)

A woman has died after an incident involving a quad bike at a rural Northland property near Kaipara.

Police and emergency services were called to the property shortly after midday. 

WorkSafe have been notified and the death has been referred the Coroner.

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