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37-year-old motorcyclist dies in Chemin-Grenier

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A 37-year-old motorcyclist has died after hitting a metal barrier in Chemin-Grenier, Mauritius. Police were informed of the accident and have yet to establish the exact circumstances, Defimedia.info reports.

A 37-year-old motorcyclist who lived in Camp-Le-Juge, in the Forest-Side neighbourhood of Curepipe, died after his motorcycle hit a metal barrier in Chemin-Grenier, Defimedia reports. The accident was reported to the police in the area.

The circumstances of the collision have yet to be established, according to initial police information reported by the Mauritian outlet.

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