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Man dies after car found in floodwaters north of Coffs Harbour

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A man’s body has been found in a car in floodwaters north-west of Coffs Harbour this morning.

A passing motorist saw a vehicle about 4.30am Friday, 23 May which had run off Orara Way at Nana Glen, about 30km from Coffs Harbour.

Officers from Coffs-Clarence Police Area Command and SES members attended the scene and found the body of a man inside. He appeared to be the only occupant.

Initial inquiries indicate the man is aged in his 70s; however, identity is yet to be formally confirmed.


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