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Wilkins Highway closed after fatal motorbike crash near Jamestown in state’s north

A major highway has been closed as emergency services are at the scene of a fatal crash in the state’s Mid North.

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A man has died after a motorcycle crash near Jamestown.

About 10.45am on Thursday emergency services were called to the Wilkins Highway, about 300m south of Jamestown-Whyte Yarcowie Road after reports a motorcycle had left the road crashed.

The rider, a 76-year-old local man, sadly died at the scene.

Wilkins Highway remains closed between Belalie East Road and Jamestown-Whyte Yarcowie Road while Major Crash Investigators attend the scene – diversions are in place.

The man’s death is the 62nd life lost on SA road’s this year.

Originally published as Wilkins Highway closed after fatal motorbike crash near Jamestown in state’s north

Original URL: https://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/south-australia/wilkins-highway-closed-after-serious-motorbike-crash-near-jamestown-in-states-north/news-story/139df15ace6b62d67ce017a368608fd0