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Tweed Council wants your ideas on future sports facilities

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A man has died after a two-vehicle crash on the Pacific Highway near Grafton yesterday.

Emergency services were called to the Pacific Highway at Glenugie about 2.15pm, following the crash between a southbound Holden Colorado and northbound Toyota Hilux.

The driver of the Colorado died at the scene.

His female passenger managed to free herself from the vehicle and has been taken to Coffs Harbour Hospital. Her condition isn’t known.

The driver of the Hilux has been airlifted to Gold Coast Hospital. He has serious injuries.

Their ages aren’t known.

Officers from Coffs/Clarence Local Area Command the Crash Investigation Unit are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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